Q. Can I access the library during the government shutdown?
NDU Library and Writing Center staff are furloughed from 1 October 2025. At this time Library facilities and resources will be accessible, but service requests cannot be supported due to government shutdown.
What will be available/accessible during the Government Shutdown?
- North and South campus Library facilities will be accessible as usual
- NDU Library and Writing Center website, e-resources, and self-help tools
- Interim POC: COL Nathan H. Kitzke (nathan.h.kitzke.mil@ndu.edu)
What services will NOT be available during the Government shutdown?
- Library service desks in the North and South campuses
- Research classes, consultation, and Ask-a-Librarian
- Writing Center classes, consultation, and paper review appointments
- Interlibrary borrowing service
- Library book purchases
- Holds/Transfer requests
- Questions about library accounts
- Classified Document Center access and research support
- Special Collections exhibits and tours
- Archival research support