Services for Alumni
All alumni of Brandeis University are welcomed back to use the library’s resources and services as detailed below.
Borrowing
Alumni can access our catalog and online resources during their visit on the public computers in the Library InfoCommons using the guest account option. All alumni can now borrow materials from Brandeis Library.
| Item Type | Loan Period | Renewals |
|---|---|---|
| General Stacks Books | 60 Days | 2 Renewals |
| DVD & Media | 7 Days | 2 Renewals |
| Recreational Reading | 60 Days | 2 Renewals |
- Alumni may borrow 10 items at a time.
- Alumni are not able to borrow laptops and equipment.
- Alumni are responsible for any fines and fees accrued due to overdue or lost materials. Alumni with over $50 in fines cannot borrow until their balance is brought below $50. For more information visit Fines and Fees.
Interlibrary Loan and Boston Library Consortium
Alumni cannot request materials through interlibrary loan and Scan on Demand, or obtain a Boston Library Consortium Card. However, many local public libraries offer interlibrary loan and consortial borrowing services.
Electronic Resources
Brandeis Library subscribes to over 400 databases, most of which are limited to students, faculty, staff, and walk-in users. Alumni can browse our extensive collection of online resources during their visit on the public computers in the library InfoCommons using the guest account option. Brandeis Library licenses a limited number of databases for alumni use. Visit our Resources for Alumni Guide for licensed and openly available resources.
Research Help
Research librarians are available in-person, as well as by phone (781-736-4627), email, and chat. Check our service hours.
Printing, Scanning, and Copying
Free scanners are available in the InfoCommons on level 1 of Goldfarb. A limited number of copy cards are available for use by patrons visiting from outside the Brandeis community.