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How Do Alumni Borrow Library Materials?
Access Code for Western Libraries
1. What do I need to borrow library materials or access online resources?
- In order to borrow materials, either a recent Western ONECard or a Western alumni card is necessary. If you have either of these cards, simply present it (plus one other piece of photo ID) to staff at any Western Libraries service desk and staff will set-up a record immediately.
- To order an alumni card, please visit www.alumni.uwo.ca and click on "Alumni Card" under the "Enjoy the Rewards" tab.
- On-campus access to most online resources and the Internet is available to Western Alumni by presenting photo ID at any Western Libraries service desk to obtain a temporary username/password. This temporary login can be used only on Sun Ray terminals at any Western Libraries’ location, and is valid until the library closes on the day of issue.
- For more information on services for Alumni, please refer to the Alumni page.
2. What can I borrow/access online?
- Alumni are permitted to borrow regular loan materials. Short-term loans items are not available as they are reserved specifically to support the University’s teaching or research.
- Alumni are not permitted extended loans, recall items on loan or use the Interlibrary Loan Services.
- On-campus access to most online resources and the Internet with temporary guest access is available at any Western Libraries service desk.
3. Where can I borrow?
- You may borrow materials from any of the Western Libraries and also from the libraries at the Affiliated University Colleges (Brescia, Huron, King's) and St. Peter's Seminary.
- Your valid Western ONECard or Alumni card may be used at the service desk of each library and at Self Checkout machines where available.
4. How long can I keep library materials?
- Alumni are permitted to borrow regular loan materials for 14 days.
- Any item you have borrowed may be recalled from you. You are assured of at least seven days use of the requested item before it must be returned. Recalled material must be returned by the date specified on the recall notice.
5. Can I renew items that I have signed out?
- Materials that are out on loan may be renewed up to THREE times on or before the due date. Items cannot be renewed if they have been recalled or are on hold for another patron, or if your account has been suspended because of overdue items or fines. For information about fines and suspensions, click here.
- You may renew materials online or in person.
6. Where can I return library materials?
- Regular loan and recalled items may be returned to any of the Western Libraries and Affiliated University College libraries (Brescia, Huron, King's) and St. Peter's Seminary.
- Library material should be returned as soon as it is no longer needed so that it is available for use by others.
