Returning Materials
Books from Northwestern libraries as well as interlibrary loan books checked out through Northwestern may be returned at the University (Main) Library's book drops. A drive-up book drop is located just North of Locy Hall in the Fisk Hall parking lot.
Returning books by mail
You may return books by mail to
Northwestern University Libraries
ATTN: Circulation
1970 Campus Drive
Evanston, IL 60208
Shipments within the United States
For shipments within the United States, get a prepaid UPS shipping label. Fill out the request form here.
Shipments from outside the United States
For shipments outside the U.S., please use a trackable mail service and save your receipts. Request reimbursement by completing the Visitor Expense Report Form and emailing it, along with your receipts, to business.library@northwestern.edu.
A sample form is provided to guide you.
Packing guidelines
- Use a sturdy box.
- Place heaviest books at the bottom of the box.
- Fill empty spaces with packing paper so books can't move during transit.
- Reinforce box seams with packing tape.
If you have any questions about shipping or reimbursements, please email library@northwestern.edu.