UW Libraries Blog

June 7, 2021

Summer Tips: What to Know Before You Go

UW Libraries

Congratulations, you’ve made it through the year! Here are some answers to some frequently asked questions for graduating students, people who are not studying during summer quarter, or whose student status may be changing in summer quarter.  As most UW Libraries physical buildings remain closed due to COVID-19, all of the information here has been updated to reflect current operational changes. 

Can I access stuff over the summer if I’m not enrolled in classes?

  • YES! Curbside “no-contact” pick-up service for Libraries physical materials will continue through summer quarter. Learn more.
  • Research Commons: Your Husky ID can still provide access to individual study space at the Research Commons – until it closes for fall preparation on August 20th.
  • Our online collections, databases, and more can all still be accessed from off-campus during the summer using Husky OnNet or the off-campus proxy. But if you do not continue taking classes in the fall, these library privileges will expire during Winter 2021. See Accounts and Privileges (choose your affiliation and then scroll to the bottom section “Activation/Expiration of Online Services”) for details.
  • Keep up on the latest research in your field with EMAIL or RSS ALERTS, and social media.

I’m graduating! Anything I should know or do before I go?

Don’t forget to:

Can I still use Libraries resources after I’ve graduated?

  • YES! Alumni and visitors can also use most of our materials and databases while ON CAMPUS when we re-open; off-campus access is only available to current UW faculty, staff, and students.

*borrowing privileges does not include the Miller Horticulture Library or off-campus access to electronic resources.

When does my off-campus access to library resources expire?

  • If you are graduating this quarter, some NetID services, like off-campus access, will expire during winter quarter (2022). See Accounts and Privileges (choose your affiliation and then scroll to the bottom section “Activation/Expiration of Online Services”) for details. You can always access resources from on-campus once we re-open.

For more information on Remote/Online resources and answers to common questions about access and services, please see:

*UW Bothell and UW Tacoma may have different options/policies – ask your local campus Library for guidance.