Information and Services for Alumni

Welcome back alumni of WesternU!

The transition from student to practicing professional can come as a shock to some. Services and resources you had grown accustomed to using are now no longer accessible, however the Harriet K. and Philip Pumerantz Library is still able to assist you in your professional endeavors.

Although there are some electronic resources that are not available to you as alumni, there are several e-resources that are available. As alumni you are able to use the library's complete collection of electronic resources when you come to visit the library.

This page will provide you with information related to resources and services available to you both off-campus and on-campus.

Library Access

ID Badges
The Western University ID badge grants access to all University buildings and is also the University library card. If you no longer have an ID badge please contact the Library's Circulation department prior to your visit for assistance.

Access to Library Resources

Databases | Journals | Books

Databases available to alumni

As alumni you may use our electronic resources on campus only. Unfortunately, due to license agreements with our electronic resource providers only faculty, staff, and currently enrolled students may have remote access to our subscription online resources.

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Journals

in our print collection
The library provides a document delivery service for alumni at no charge. The library will copy and email, via ILLiad, journal articles from the current print collection. This service is not to be confused with interlibrary loans, which covers materials the library does not have in its collection.
 

from our online collection
You may use our electronic journals on campus only. Unfortunately, due to license agreements with our electronic journal providers only faculty, staff, and currently enrolled students may have remote access to our e-journal subscriptions.
 

Requesting items from other libraries

Interlibrary Loan

Book, journal articles and other materials not available from the Harriet K. & Philip Pumerantz Library may be obtained from other institutions using interlibrary loan. We encourage alumni to use their local library for interlibrary loans, but we will provide this service for a fee of $10.00 per request. If you would like to request an interlibrary loan with the Pumerantz Library please log in using ILLiad.

Books

Finding Books
Alumni may use the library’s online catalog to locate books, journals, media and other materials on a subject of interest. The Online catalog may be consulted to determine what books are available in the Pumerantz Library's collection. For assistance searching the online catalog inquire at any of the public service desks, or use the Ask a Librarian chat function.

Checking Out Books
Alumni may borrow up to 3 circulating items for a 2-week period with one renewal. You must present a Western University Identification Badge to borrow materials. If you no longer have a Western University ID badge, you may have a new one printed, or you may present a photo ID & library staff will verify alumni status.

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Printing options

Photocopies
A self-service copy center is located on the third floor. Within the copy center are two photocopiers and the cost is $.10 per page. For assistance with the photocopiers please inquire at the Media Resources Office or the ILL/Document Delivery Office.

University Print Management System
As an alumnus you may continue to use the print management system using your network login, or you may print on a per job basis. Please go to the Library’s Circulation Desk for assistance with guest printing.

Reference services

The full range of reference services are available at no cost to alumni. These include but are not limited to

1. Literature search requests
2. Research assistance
3. Database training
4. Library workshop attendance

Reference can be reached the following ways:

Chat - Ask a Librarian Chat

Phone - 909-469-5323 or 1-888-704-1660
Text - 909-764-8156
Email - reference@westernu.edu

In-Person:

Monday – Friday: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Saturday 11:00am to 4:00pm
Sunday No reference staff available

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Giving to the Pumerantz Library

"Libraries are not made; they grow." - Augustine Birrell

The Harriet K. & Philip Pumerantz Library is grateful for your support and wants giving to be convenient and easy for you.

Please click Western University Online Giving and select Pumerantz Library from the College drop down menu.