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UW Alumni Association Members Accounts and Privileges

For questions regarding your library account, contact Library Account Services at [email protected] or 206-543-1174.

Library Card

Use Your UW Libraries Borrower’s Card to check out items

  • A valid government-issued photo ID is required, along with proof of membership
  • Accounts expire annually; ID verification required to renew accounts

Loans

30 item limit, generally with a 4 week checkout period; loan periods vary among libraries and material type

Track Due Dates & Renew Materials

Your Library Account

  • Use your UW NetID to log in. Contact UW IT for help with your UW NetID.
  • You should regularly check your online account, as you are responsible for all items checked out to it and fines will accrue on overdue items.
  • Most UW-owned materials can be renewed indefinitely unless/until they are requested by someone else or the account expires.

Access Databases, E-Journals, E-Books, etc. from Off-Campus?

No

Access to On-Campus Libraries

Some

  • Some campus Libraries buildings are open only to current UW students, faculty, and staff. Please check the Libraries & Hours page for specific libraries’ access policies.

Change of Address

Report address changes to Library Account Services, 206-543-1174.

Additional Fee-Based Services

Interlibrary Loan and Scanning Services