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Q. Can I research in your library as an out-of-town visitor?

Details and links for visiting campus and Evanston to conduct research with McCormick Library collections.

Answered By: Dana Lamparello

Last Updated: Jul 21, 2023 Views: 19

The Charles Deering McCormick Library is open to the public and our collections are non-circulating. In order to view collection materials in-person and make an appointment, all patrons must first register and create a user account in the McCormick Library Request System. Use your account to request materials through the online catalog and to begin the appointment booking process.

The McCormick Library of Special Collections and University Archives is located in Deering Library, level 3. To navigate there via GPS, use the address below.

Deering Library
1937 Sheridan Road
Evanston, IL 60208

Upon your arrival, you will be asked to show ID to enter the library building. Once you arrive in our Reading Room, you will be asked to provide your name and appointment time.

See the out-of-town visitor page for detailed information on parking, lodging options, and Evanston-area resources.

Contact us at specialcollections@northwestern.edu with additional questions.

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