Department website: https://www.neiu.edu/neiu-libraries
The NEIU Libraries are the perfect place to study, read, collaborate, and relax. Whether you need scholarly articles for an assignment, or you’re just looking for a fun new book to check out, our friendly and knowledgeable librarians can assist you in person through both scheduled and walk-in consultations. Can’t visit campus today? We’re happy to support you by phone, in chat, and through email. The Libraries give you access to nearly 1.2 million electronic, print, and media items, many of which you can view from off-campus with your NetID and password. We house a growing collection of textbooks and other course resources on reserve for your use, and we loan out various kinds of equipment to help you successfully complete your studies.
Highlights:
- 32 public computer stations on the 1st and 2nd floors
- 60 Dell laptops for short-term or long-term loans
- Moveable tables and whiteboards for group collaboration
- Individual study carrels with reading lights and electrical outlets
- Access to shared resources from over 90 other Illinois academic libraries
- The Libraries offer a number of reservable spaces for group study, lactation needs, meditation, and student groups. They are available for current students, faculty, and staff, and may be reserved at https://neiulibraries.libcal.com; student groups meeting space through 25Live
- Additional resources and study spaces at El Centro and the Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies
IRAD and University Archives
The Ronald Williams Library serves as the Illinois Regional Archives Depository (IRAD) for Chicago and Cook County, housing and providing access to a portion of the city's and county’s archival materials. Additionally, the library preserves the historical documents of Northeastern Illinois University within the University Archives. Digitized selections from the University Archives' collections are available for viewing online. Both collections can be found on the library's lower level. For more information, please contact the University Archivist or visit the guide to the collections.