2021 News

December 21, 2021
Northwestern University Libraries will temporarily reduce hours during Wildcat Wellness: January 2 – January 16.

July 19, 2021
Victoria O. Akinde joined the Libraries in June in the new role of Director of Organizational Development and Diversity. As head of ODD, Akinde serves as the leader for the human resources office, with the added responsibility of coordinating all equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives at the Libraries. She represents the Libraries in committees across campus, in the community, in consortia and with professional organizations.

June 11, 2021
On June 14, the Libraries will return to open stacks and appointment-free building access for faculty, students, and staff in University and Deering libraries. HathiTrust Emergency Temporary Access will end, and Interlibrary Loan will be able to increase borrowing.

January 19, 2021
If you are an undergraduate new to campus, the Libraries can offer you in-person services to bolster virtual services beginning today, January 19.