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As we head towards the end of term, please remember to return any items you no longer need to us before you leave Durham.

To make it as easy as possible, we have a few options available to you: 

Book drop 

Simply drop your books into our external book return, located to the left of the main entrance to Bill Bryson Library – you don’t even need to come into the Library! 

Self-service returns 

If you’re visiting the Library, you can make use of our self-service returns machines opposite the Help and Information Desk on Level 2. Visit our Returns guide for information on how to use the machines. 

Free postal returns 

We are offering a free postal returns service through Royal Mail to all UK-based staff and students not currently on campus - visit our guide for more information on how to use this service. 


If you have any queries about any of the above options or have books to return and are not currently in the UK, please contact our
Virtual Enquiry Desk.