

News & Announcements
The University Library’s services and resources are available online, including e-books, journals, videos, and research appointments with a librarian. The Chicago campus location is closed for the Winter term, however, the physical collections are currently requestable and available for delivery.
Check out our Library Services Help Guide for more information on specific services and changes.
Contact us if you have any questions or need personal assistance:
- E-mail: Library@nl.edu
- Live chat: Monday - Thursday: 9 am - 7 pm; Friday: 9 am - 5 pm
- Appointments: If you would like to work with a librarian online, please make an appointment to ensure availability.
- Online Workshops: To see the schedule for upcoming workshops, click here.
Looking for more info on COVID-19? Click here for more details.
Books and Physical Materials
You can return books borrowed from the NLU University Library and our I-Share partners (Illinois academic libraries). Options:
- Return by mail to the Wheeling Campus: National Louis University Library, 1000 Capitol Drive, 1st Floor. Wheeling, IL, 60090.
- Drop off at the following NLU campuses. Library book bins are available for returning materials; please check with the campus facilities/security staff.
- Chicago (18 S. Michigan Ave.): 312-261-3333.
- Wheeling: 847-947-5555.
- Lisle: 630-874-4444.
All books are now due on February 1, 2021. Questions?: library@nl.edu
Library One Search: All Your Library Needs in One Place!
Library One Search lets you find articles, books, e-books, and streaming videos in one single search. Click here to learn more.
Library Research Workshops (Online!)
Looking for support with a research project or assignment? The NLU Library offers a series of summer term workshops on Finding Books & Articles, Academic Honesty & Citing Sources, Evaluating Sources (Websites, Articles, & More), Organizing Sources With Zotero, and Transitioning from APA 6 to APA 7. These fully online sessions are a great way to learn more about research, ask questions, and get extra help. View a complete schedule and register for a session, or request an appointment with a librarian for one-on-one support.