Returning library materials

All borrowers are responsible for items checked out under their names until the items have been checked in at an Omni partner library.

Options for returning library materials:

  • At the front desk at any University of Waterloo Libraries during the Libraries' opening hours
    • Musagetes Architecture Library items can be returned any time the School of Architecture is open. Please place items in the drop box slot located in the hallway between the Library and the front office on the second floor. To return items outside of Libraries' hours, please call Security from the intercom.
  • Library book return bins across campus
  • At any of the Omni Member Libraries

  • By mail. If you reside within Canada, you can request prepaid Canada Post return label(s) by sending the following information to libaskus@uwaterloo.ca
    • The number of items you want to return
    • The total weight of your items(s)
    • The dimensions of the item(s) – (length x width x height)
    • Your mailing address
    • Items can be mailed to the address below. Please ensure you record your tracking number for your own records.
      • University of Waterloo – Dana Porter Library
        Circulation Services
        200 University Ave West
        Waterloo, ON
        N2L 3G1 

If none of these options are workable, please contact us at Ask us, and we will work with you to determine the best course of action.