The university's collections contain over 1.6 million circulating volumes, approximately 14,900 current serials, 1.2 million government publications, and over 3.2 million microforms, maps, recordings, and audiovisual materials. Wide ranges of library services also are provided including reference, information delivery services, reserves, and library instruction. NIU Libraries The Friends of NIU Libraries was founded in 1983 as an association of library supporters interested in contributing to the development of the resources of the University Libraries. Since 1983, the number of Friends memberships has grown to over 500 members. The Friends also sponsor a series of programs each year that are open to the public and cover topics related to books, libraries, and publishing.
Memberships are for one full year.
In order to provide our students with the best education possible, we must provide access to a wide variety of reference and research journals. Unfortunately, as journal prices continue to escalate and budgets tighten, the University Libraries has been forced to cancel over 2,900 subscriptions. With journal subscription price inflation running as high as 15 percent, it may be necessary to cancel additional titles. You can help by sponsoring a journal at Northern Illinois University. In doing so, you will be placing the latest in research and scholarship in the hands of students, where its needed most.