UWAA Members are eligible for a free UW Libraries Borrower’s Card.
Although the libraries are physically closed, UW Libraries has launched contactless pick-up service for active UW Libraries borrowers card holders.
Privileges include checkout of UW Libraries materials and online access to EBSCO Academic Search Alumni Edition online journals.
When reopened, UWAA members can obtain their UW Libraries card, by presenting their UWAA membership card and valid government issued identification at the Library Account Services desk at Suzzallo Library (Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.), or at the circulation desk evenings and weekends. Cards may also be obtained at the UW Bothell and UW Tacoma libraries.
Please contact Library Account Services at 206-543-1174 or libaccts@uw.edu to learn more about obtaining a UW Libraries card.
Learn more about UW Alumni Association Member Borrowing Cards and Privileges.
Online access to UW Libraries journals during COVID-19:
As a member, UWAA provides you access to EBSCO Academic Search Alumni Edition online journals. The Libraries contracts for online journals are separate from UWAA.
The Libraries licenses and agreements with publishers for access to online journals limit access to current students, faculty, and staff of the University. The Libraries cannot expand remote access to the online journals without being in violation of those agreements. Many publishers are, however, providing free access to articles and other resources for research and teaching during this crisis as follows:
