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University (Main) Library
University Library is the main library on our Evanston campus. It contains the bulk of the library holdings and houses several notable departments and collections.
- 1970 Campus Drive, Evanston, IL 60208
- 847-491-8306
- library@northwestern.edu
Deering Library
A campus architectural landmark, Deering Library served as the library's main library until 1970 and now houses several distinctive collections.
- 1937 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60208
Math Library
The Math Library covers the entire field of pure mathematics and statistics and provides some coverage of applied mathematics.
- Lunt Hall, 1st Floor, 2033 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60208
- 847-491-7627
- mathlib@northwestern.edu
Mudd Library
Seeley G. Mudd Library includes volumes on the physical sciences, life sciences, engineering, nanotechnology, computer science and applied mathematics. It is currently closed for renovation.
- 2233 Tech Drive, Evanston, IL 60208
- 847-491-3361
- mudd@northwestern.edu
Schaffner Library
Schaffner Library serves as the general subject library on the Chicago campus, and it supports the Northwestern programs based there.
- Wieboldt Hall, 2nd Floor, 339 E. Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
- 312-503-8422
- schaffner-circulation@northwestern.edu
Professional Libraries
Galter Health Sciences Library serves Northwestern’s Feinberg School of Medicine and McGaw Medical Center.
Pritzker Legal Research Center serves the Northwestern University School of Law.
The United Library is the academic library of Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary and Bexley Seminary.
- Learn more about the libraries:
- Galter Health Sciences Library
- Pritzker Legal Research Center
- United Library
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From interactive maps to navigational updates, learn about the features of the University Libraries website, which launched July 28.
Collections Shift in University Library
This summer, we are shifting the physical locations for the Herskovits Library of African Studies and the Asian Studies holdings.
Mudd Library Closed for Renovation
The Mudd Library will be closed until September 2017, but materials and alternate study spaces are available.
Footnotes Magazine, Spring 2016
The newest issue debunks library myths and shows the way our conservators prepare for an exhibition.
Dawes Delivers the Vote
Our current exhibit covers the political career of Charles G. Dawes, Evanston resident and vice president under Calvin Coolidge.
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