UW Libraries Blog

April 26, 2023

A Message for Graduates from UW Libraries

UW Libraries

Congratulations, Husky grads! You are done (or almost done) with finals, you’ve ordered your cap/gown and are about to celebrate this monumental achievement through UW Commencement! We know you are busy, so we’ll make this short — as UW alumni, know what benefits and opportunities are available to you after graduation:

Keep access to UW Libraries:

Graduating students retain off-campus access to online library collections and databases using Husky OnNet or the off-campus proxy until the second consecutive quarter  in which you are not enrolled (excluding Summer).

Membership has its privileges: UW Alumni Association

  • You can get a free one-year digital membership to the UW Alumni Association that includes (among other benefits) UW Libraries borrowing privileges, plus access to EBSCO online journals. Learn more.
  • All UW affiliates are eligible for a FREE UW Libraries Borrower’s Card.  Learn more.
  • Parents and Family– Anyone (non-UW affiliates/non-Alumni Association members)  can purchase a borrower’s card at any time. Learn more. 

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Congratulations,  graduates — good luck on the journey ahead and #BeBoundless!

PS: Don’t forget to return all of your Library materials before you leave campus! If you missed something, learn how to return materials via mail. 

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