Returning Items

Library materials do not need to be returned until the COD campus reopens. Library due dates are being extended and fines for overdue items will not be assessed.

If you would still like to return Library materials, you can return books and media to the bookdrop on the north side of the SRC building. More information can be found on our Library returns page.

If you have questions about due dates and fine, please email circulation@cod.edu, call 630-942-2106 or Ask A Librarian.



All Library materials can be returned to the Library Circulation Desk.

Materials can also be returned to any Book Drop location. All Library materials—except reserve items—may be returned to any indoor book drop. Reserves must be returned directly to the Library. In addition, non-book items (tapes, DVDs, CDs, etc.) may not be placed in the outdoor book drop.

SRC Building

Outdoor Book Drop

  • Outside of the north SRC entrance
  • Drive up access
  • Emptied twice a day on days the Library is open

First Floor

  • One drop is located on the first floor just inside the south doors near the cafeteria entrance
  • Emptied twice a day on days the Library is open

Second Floor

  • Near the Library entrance
  • Emptied twice a day on days the Library is open

Third Floor

  • Near the Library entrance, by the elevator
  • Emptied twice a day on days the Library is open

BIC Building

  • One drop is located at entrance IC3 on the north side of the BIC building.
  • Emptied daily (Monday - Friday) and materials are returned to the Library by approximately 4 p.m.

Regional Centers

Books are picked up daily (Monday - Friday) from the Addison, Carol Stream, and Westmont Regional Centers and are returned to the Library by approximately 4 p.m.

From Regional Centers, allow for one day for books to be returned before due date.

Use the map below to find directions to regional bookdrop locations.