Step 1. Register with Alumni Services
Step 2. Obtain an Alumni ID
Step 3. Check Library Hours
Step 4. Visit the Library
Borrowing
Alumni may borrow circulating JWU Library materials for 28 days, with 2 renewal periods
Renewing Borrowed Materials
Alumni may renew by calling JWU Library Access Services at (401) 598-1121 or (401) 598-1466.
Overdue Items
Alumni will be billed for any items not returned to JWU Library in a timely manner
Currently, JWU alumni do not have borrowing privileges at HELIN Libraries unless they have a direct affiliation with any of the participating HELIN institutions (CCRI, Providence College, Rhode Island College, Roger Williams University, Salve Regina University, Wheaton College)
JWU librarians are happy to assist alumni in determining best options for obtaining desired information resources, and if available only at a HLELIN library are happy to makes special requests on behalf of alumni in good standing who are registered with JWU Alumni Services.
Interlibrary Loan
JWU Library will obtain no-cost, non-returnable items for alumni through interlibrary loan (ILL). Non-returnable items are generally limited to journal articles or book chapters which can be shared in digital format. Once obtained by JWU Library the loaned item is forwarded to alumni via e-mail. Such items do not need to be returned. JWU Library does not provide ILL to alumni for returnable items such as print books or DVDs. For more information, e-mail the interlibrary loan librarian
Computer Use
Once your network access is activated by IT, you may use any of the many Windows and Mac terminals available in both the Downcity and Harborside Library.
Printing
Alumni may print from a library computer to a library printer by borrowing a guest print card from one of the library service desks
Wireless
Available once your network access has been activated
Digital Scanning
Both JWU Library facilities offer wide-bed scanners from which to scan to e-mail or scan to disk
Remote Access to Databases