Erikson Library & Academic Success Center: About: Alumni Services

Borrowing Policies

Renewals not allowed if another user has a hold on the item
The Library reserves the right to recall any loaned item at its discretion.
Dissertations are loaned on a case-by-case basis
Interlibrary Loan durations and renewals are determined by the lending institution.
Library users are not allowed to check out items if there is an overdue item on their account.

Alumni Library Privileges

Alumni services

Did you know that after you graduate from Erikson, you can continue to use most of our library services? Here are the resources available to our alumni.

Search the catalog for books, A/V items, and assessment kits (no need to log in).
Check out books from the library.
Borrow books and articles from other libraries through interlibrary loan. Call or email us at libraryhelp@erikson.edu to set up your account.
Use our copiers/scanners/printers or die-cut machine.
Contact us for help finding specific journal articles.

Reference Assistance

Our librarians are glad to assist you with your research.

Although we will not do your research for you, we can help you refine your search strategy and lead you in a more promising direction. For research help, email libraryhelp@erikson.edu with a detailed explanation of what you’re looking for and allow 3-5 days for our response.

Alumni Borrowing Policies

Borrowing Physical Items

Complete the Alumni Library Application Form and bring to the library along with your government issued photo ID. We will verify your alumni status with the Registrar.

Additional forms are required to check out loanable technology and assessment kits. Please allow time for completing paperwork during your visit to the library.

Alumni Loan Periods (15 item limit)

Category	Loan Duration	Renew?
General Collection	45 days	Yes
Course Reserves	2 hours; Library use only	No
Textbooks	7 days	Yes
Juvenile Collection	30 Days	Yes
Course Kits	3 Days*	No
Assessment Kits	7 Days	No
Electronic Accessories	2 hours	No
AV Material	7 Days	Yes
TEC Tools	7 Days	No

Assessment Kits

Alumni may borrow assessment kits as availability allows. Search our collection of assessment and screening measures at http://kits.erikson.edu/

Our assessment kits are for educational and reference uses only. Although the forms necessary to administer the kit are included, you may not write on them. Copyright law may forbid photocopying these materials for private use.

Alumni cannot borrow a course kit if it is currently being used for a course. Please confirm with the library prior to visiting if you are seeking to borrow an Assessment/Measurement.

Access to databases

Alumni may use our databases to access scholarly journals and articles, however they will need to set up an "OpenAthens" account. Please email libraryhelp@erikson.edu with your name, graduation year, and preferred email address and we'll provide more instructions.

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