Returning materials
Information about how and where to return books and other resources to the University Libraries.
Book drop locations
Patrons with items checked out from the University of Minnesota Libraries can return items, including Interlibrary Loan (ILL) items, to exterior book returns at
- Wilson Library, book return is to the left of the front entrance,
- Walter Library, book return faces Pleasant Street, in the loading dock,
- Magrath Library, book return faces Buford Ave, or
- Natural Resources Library, book return faces Upper Buford Circle.
Other return options
Faculty & staff can also return items through Campus Mail, if their department is being served by Campus Mail.
University students, staff, and students living outside the 7-county metro area (Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington counties) can contact Libraries staff to request a return mailing label.
U of M System (Crookston, Duluth, Morris) campuses are also able to take U of M Libraries books if you are near one of those locations.
Media equipment and laptops
Patrons with SMART media equipment or CFANS/CBS laptops checked out from Magrath Library should schedule a drop off to ensure the security and safety of the items. Contact smart@umn.edu or magrath@umn.edu.
Contact
Email us with any questions about returning library materials.
- Libraries items: libnotic@umn.edu
- ILL items: wilsill@umn.edu
- SMART equipment: smart@umn.edu
- CFANS/CBS laptops: magrath@umn.edu