UW Libraries Blog

May 16, 2024

A Message for Graduates from UW Libraries

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Graduating Students: 2024 graduation cap graphic

Congratulations! As you get ready 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:

Return Library Materials

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. 

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 UWAA members 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. 

You’re Invited!

Stay informed about the latest exhibits, events, and news related to the UW Libraries by signing up for our bimonthly spotlight emails.  Sign up.

Stay Connected – Follow Us!

  • If you’re staying local this summer, be sure to check out Library summer events and workshops – pod casting class, book clubs and more!
  • UW Libraries’ social media channels share the latest and greatest news, events and stories along with the “must see” daily features  from UW Libraries Special Collections’ —  important,  quirky and always interesting!

Congratulations,  graduates — good luck on the journey ahead!

For who you are. For who you’ll become. Be Boundless.

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