As Erikson on-campus classes and activities continue to be held remotely, the Library will remain closed until on-campus events resume.
Librarians will still be available via:
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Phone at (312)893-7210 between the hours of 9:00am-5:00pm Monday-Thursday and 9:00am-4:00pm on Friday
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Chat via the "Ask Us" button on the "Contact Us" page between the hours of 9:00am-5:00pm Monday-Thursday and 9:00am-4:00pm on Friday
Please visit erikson.edu/coronavirus which will serve as a central point for information and updates.
We do not charge overdue fines, however items are the responsibility of the borrower until they are checked back into the library.
- You can mail items back to the Library. You will be required to pay for postage, and will be held responsible if packages are lost.
- The items will be quarantined for 3 – 5 days, and may still appear on your library account in the meantime. We appreciate your patience and will check in the returned material once it is safe for library staff to do so.
For more information on borrowing policies, click here.
If you have additional questions, or are unable to make it to the building to return books, please email libraryhelp@erikson.edu so that we can work with you to find a solution.
We do not charge overdue fines, however items are the responsibility 
of the borrower until they are checked back into the library.
- You can drop items off in the designated box in the lobby. Building services staff will bring this box to the library daily.
- You can mail items back to the Library. You will be required to pay for postage, and will be held responsible if packages are lost.
- The items will be quarantined for 3 – 5 days, and may still appear on your library account in the meantime. We appreciate your patience and will check in the returned material once it is safe for library staff to do so.
For more information on borrowing policies, click here.
If you have additional questions, or are unable to make it to the building to return books, please email libraryhelp@erikson.edu so that we can work with you to find a solution.
Special thanks go out to Edgar in Building Services and Linda in Security for helping to facilitate these efforts.
Requesting Items from the library:
- Go to the library catalog and log in as you would for Office 365 and BlackBoard (Use your entire email address and password)
- Place holds. (For help on placing holds, watch this tutorial)
- Wait to receive your pickup notification email. You will receive it within three business days IF the item is currently available. If the item is checked out to someone else, you will be notified once it is your turn to borrow the material. If the item is lost or missing, we will let you know within three business days.
Retrieving Requested Items
After you’ve received your pickup notification –
- Arrive at Erikson during the building’s operating hours, currently Monday 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m..
You must wear a mask to enter the building. Students cannot go beyond Erikson's lobby unless attending class or by appointment with a department (such as Financial Aid or Registration).
- Retrieve your items. Please do NOT touch other peoples’ items.
Your holds will be in an envelope or wrapper with your name on it. Simply grab your items and go; they are already checked out to your library account.
- Renew borrowed material (if necessary and allowed) from the online catalog or email us at libraryhelp@erikson.edu
Receiving Requested Items by mail
- Please be sure to write your name and mailing address correctly when placing your holds. If you’re concerned that you incorrectly entered your address, please email libraryhelp@erikson.edu immediately.
- We will mail the requested items by USPS Priority Mail within 3 business days after you’ve placed your holds. USPS priority packages can take 2-4 business days for delivery, therefore, we generally advise that it may take 7-10 business days for you to receive your items after you’ve submitted your request.
If you are unable to make it to the building to retrieve books, please email libraryhelp@erikson.edu so that we can work with you to find a solution.
