Q. What are alumni allowed to access?

UML alumni have limited access to our information resources. To borrow print books, you’ll need to get an Alumni ID Card. Once that’s done, bring your new Alumni ID Card along with a valid state ID or driver’s license to the Information Desk at either Lydon or O’Leary Library to register for Alumni borrowing. Alumni have different borrowing limits than current students, so visit our Borrowing Policy page for details. 

 

We can’t provide Interlibrary Loan (ILL) services to alumni, but you can request books, articles, and more ILL material through public libraries. ILL services vary, so contact your local library for details. 

 

While Alumni are unable to remotely view eBooks or databases, you can access these resources on campus by coming to the library and using one our public computers. 

 

Here are some other Alumni options for database searching: 

 

All UMass, State University, and Community College libraries are open to the public. You can go to any of these libraries and request to use a computer to do your research. Not all resources are available across each college or university, so check their website before your visit. 

 

All Massachusetts residents can register for a free Boston Public Library eCard, which grants remote access to BPL’s database collection.  

 

Public libraries often have access to databases, including remote access with your library login. Specific access options vary by location, so contact your local library or visit their website for more information.  

 

Google Scholar is another useful tool to find scholarly articles. Check with your local library for details on how to use their ILL program to get the full text of article citations you might find.