Founders Library will begin spring semester hours on January 4, 2021. Building hours will be 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday – Friday (these hours may be revised as the semester proceeds).

To access the library, patrons must

• Enter through the main entrance, west doors; exit through main entrance, east doors.
• Have an NIU OneCard or Courtesy Card that will be checked at the entrance.  
• All OneCard holders will be asked to swipe their cards at the Security Desk. If you are part of the University's COVID-19 Surveillance Testing program and have missed a test, you will not be permitted to enter Founder Memorial Library. We will be happy for you to return once you complete your test and your information has been updated accordingly.
• Identify what type of access is needed (item pick up, study, cafe, other) will receive a library pass for the location.
• Agree that by entering the library and using the library pass they have no COVID-19 symptoms and will wear their mask at all times.
• Return their library pass in the bucket assigned upon leaving the library. 

Study Areas

Individual and socially distant study tables are available on a first come, first served basis (single seating for each table) for active OneCard holders only. No group study rooms will be available (except for the Accessibility Resource Study Room - one person at a time). Masks must be worn by patrons at all times, even when seated and studying.

Other Notices

• Computer classrooms are closed and no public workstations are available. See Checking Out Technology if a laptop is needed. 
• Printing and photocopying from personal devices will be available on the first floor only. One person at a time at the printers/copiers. Patrons must clean the printers with materials provided after use. See Retrieving Print Jobs for more information.