Alumni log in with username and password
Our new library system requires all Alumni members to be issued with a username and password. This replaces the requirement for a barcode and PIN.
To log in to Alumni borrowing account to view loans
Please ensure when logging into your library account to choose the 'Login via Alumn...' option as illustrated below:
To log in to Alumni online resources
For most of the resources below you will need to enter your Alumni username and password at the OCLC prompt illustrated below:
NB Alumni online resources access does not include the full range of resources available to currently enrolled students due to licensing restrictions.
NB If accessing using Chrome please right click on the links below and select 'open link in incognito window'
JSTOR Alumni - a shared digital library, largely concentrating on social sciences and the humanities. It currently includes more than 1,700 academic journals, along with many other materials.
Accessing via the JSTOR Alumni link and entering your username and password will authenticate and give you access to the JSTOR alumni content. If you wish to, you can then create your own Jstor account. Click on 'Register' and then wait for confirmation email from Jstor before proceeding. This will give additional functionality.
Business Source Alumni Edition - Please get in touch for details. (If you made your account before Jan 2020 and you need the new password, please contact us)
- providing business magazines and journals including publications in marketing, management, MIS, POM, accounting, finance, econometrics, economics and more.
Plus a list of other resources covering a wide range of subjects:
University of Exeter alumni (ex students or staff) may register for free access to a limited range of online resources (not to be used for commercial or business purposes).
Alumni can register for either an Alumni Online Resources account or if you are local to Exeter you can apply for an Alumni Borrower Account, which includes access to the alumni online resources but also the ability to borrow up to 4 physical items from the library at a time and swipe access to the St Luke's campus library during staffed hours.
Online access only
To apply for an an Alumni Online Resources account please complete the Alumni Online Resources Request Form
Online access and borrowing physical items
or to apply for an Alumni Borrower account please complete the Application to become an Alumni Borrower.
NB Alumni online resources access does not include the full range of resources available to currently enrolled students due to licensing restrictions.
Recommended visiting hours
Visitors should use the library during staffed hours for in person support at the enquiry desk which are currently:
9.00 - 6.00 Monday to Friday at Forum library
10.00 - 6.00 Saturdays to Sundays at Forum library
Please email library@exeter.ac.uk in advance of your visit if you have any special requirements.
The Forum library doors are open 08:00 - 20:00 weekdays and 10:00 - 18:00 weekends with no need to swipe.
The Forum street and library foyer area are open 24/7 and includes access to study spaces, vending machines and toilets (opposite the library enatrance)
Recommended visiting hours
We recommend that visitors use the library within staffed hours for in person support at the enquiry desk Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00.
If library staff are not available in the building please use our online 'Ask us' chat service
Swipe access at the front entrance
Only registered alumni borrowers with a current card can access the library. The fron door will swipe open 08:00 - 20:00 weekdays and 10:00 - 18:00 at the weekends.
Please email library@exeter.ac.uk with any questions
The Old library is open to visitors at the following times:
08:00 - 20:00 Monday to Friday
10:00 - 18:00 at weekends
No swipe card is required.
All enquiries should be made to the Forum library enquiry desk or via our live 'Ask us' chat service.
Please email library@exeter.ac.uk if you have any questions
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