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Whether you need to locate a specific item, request materials or learn about borrowing options, Northwestern University Libraries makes it easy to find, borrow and request what you need.

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Archival and Manuscript Collections

Discover unique historical documents and records.

Book Location Guide

Understand call numbers and where to find books in the library.

Borrowing Materials

How to check out items from Northwestern Libraries: loans, limits, renewals.

Course Materials

Find textbooks and readings for your Northwestern courses.

Databases

Access specialized scholarly articles, data and research tools.

Digital Collections

Explore unique digitized photos, documents and media online.

Interlibrary Loan

Request items not available at Northwestern from other libraries.

Journals

Access scholarly articles from periodicals and academic journals.

Library Catalog

Search for books, journals and media owned by the Libraries.

Newspapers and Magazines

Quick links to current periodicals such as The New York Times, The Chicago Tribune, and more. 

Reproductions and Scans

Order digital or print copies of library materials.

Request Special Collections and Archives

Place a request for in-library use of rare materials from the Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections and Archives. 

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Find books, articles and more to begin your research journey.