Founders Library will begin fall semester hours on August 24, 2020. Building hours will be 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., M – F (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 that will be checked at the entrance. 
• 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). 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.