All retirees are invited to attend symposia, workshops, exhibits and other public programs presented by Northwestern Libraries. Visit the Libraries’ event page for information on current and upcoming events.
University Archives encourages donations of original materials that document faculty careers and University history. Contact an archivist to discuss the donation or transfer of your materials.
Retirees with an active Wildcard may access library facilities and may borrow materials from the circulating collection.
Visit the Wildcard Office to renew an expired Wildcard.
Retirees with an active NetID may access databases, electronic journals and other online resources from off-campus.
Those without a current NetID may obtain a guest NetID in person from the Information Commons for temporary in-library access to most online resources.
Retirees with an active Wildcard may use non-circulating research materials, including rare books, manuscripts, and archives. To schedule use of non-circulating materials, contact the Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections and University Archives, the Melville J. Herskovits Library of African Studies or the Transportation Library.
Faculty who have a closed study carrel at the time of their retirement and are granted emeritus status may renew that carrel annually for up to five years following retirement. Extensions beyond five years may be granted in special circumstances, with approval of the Dean of Libraries.