Book Returns

If you  you wish to return a College Library book please put them in the returns dropbox slots either in the New Library building entrance or in the dropbox slot on the reception desk, next to the self-service machine.

If you are returning a book on the new self-service machine and it is not recognizing the book please ask a member of staff for help, or simply place it directly into the dropbox. We check that all books are removed from library accounts before shelving.

For information about returning books to other libraries in Cambridge please see: https://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/using-library/zero-contact-services/book-returns

Resident Out of College

Non-finalists/graduands

If you need to return a book or book(s) and you live in the UK and Northern Ireland, you can now book a free collection from home with Royal Mail if you purchase postage with their Click & Drop service.  

If you live outside of the UK and Northern Island please contact the Library Team if you are concerned about returning books library@magd.cam.ac.uk .

Finalists/graduands

If you are a final year student living in the UK (including Northern Ireland), you can request a prepaid Postal Returns Label to return your books to the UL Returns Centre. Books will be forwarded on to the correct library (including to Magdalene College Library books).

If you are a final year student living overseas you can request a prepaid Postal Returns Label for faculty, departmental and UL books only. If you have College Library books please contact library@magd.cam.ac.uk to discuss college book returns.