During library hours, you may return materials either directly to us at the service desk, or at one of the drop boxes near the library entrances. For all non-technology items, you do not have to return your items to the library they came from: we accept returns from any GVSU library at all GVSU libraries. All borrowed technology, like laptops and chargers, however, must be returned at the library you checked them out from in their protective coverings.

If we are closed and you would like to return an item, there are library drop boxes located near the libraries:

• On the Valley campus, there is a drop box just outside the South entrance of the Mary Idema Pew Library, as well as, one near the North doors by the William Seidman statue. Plus a drive up one in the Kirkhof Center parking lot near the bus stop, next to the US Mail drop box.
• On the City campus, there is a drive up drop box in the faculty lot off of Winter Avenue. Just tell the parking attendant you are dropping off library books, not parking, and they will let you in if the gate is down.
• In DCIH, there is a drop box in the print room (206 DCIH), near the entrance to the Frey Foundation Library.

You may also mail books back to the library. We recommend mailing books via USPS Media Mail for the most affordable shipping. Mailing address:

Mary Idema Pew Library
1 Campus Drive
Allendale, MI 49401