As graduates of Alfred University, alumni are invited to continue using the physical collections of the Herrick Memorial Library and the Samuel R. Scholes Library at the community patron level. Alumni also have virtual access to two premium library databases. Accessing the databases requires a login through the Alfred University Alumni Network portal, where you can register your email address and status as an Alfred University alum.
Get started by registering your email address and status as an Alfred University Alumn at: alumni.alfred.edu.
Library Card
Alumni who live in the vicinity of Alfred University or visit Alfred frequently enough to make use of our physical collections are welcome to obtain a library card as community members, which can be used at both Herrick Memorial Library and the Samuel R. Scholes Library of Ceramics. There is no specific residency requirement or mileage radius. Stop by Herrick or Scholes Library with a photo ID, complete a short library card application, and receive a Community Member account. Current information on loan periods and item limits can be found at: libraries.alfred.edu/policies.
Databases of Online Journals and Magazines
Although vendor licensing restrictions prevent us from providing alumni access to our complete collection of online databases, the Alfred University Libraries subscribe to two full-text databases specifically designed to support alumni research interests and professional and recreational reading: Academic Search-Alumni Edition and Business Source-Alumni Edition.
How to Access the Databases
Create an Alumni Network account. Register your email address and status as an Alfred University Alumni through the Alfred University Alumni Network found at: alumni.alfred.edu. For assistance logging in to the Alumni Network, contact Alumni Relations at: alumni@alfred.edu.
Log in to the Alumni Network page. Navigate to the Alumni Resources page by selecting “More” from the menu bar at the top of the page. Then scroll down to “Library Resources” to find links to the databases.
Academic Search Alumni Edition
With a broad scope, Academic Search Alumni Edition offers alumni a full-text research tool, as well as indexing and abstracts for thousands of peer-reviewed journals and general periodicals. Search the complete list of Journal Titles here.
Popular areas of academic study include business, biology, criminal justice, anthropology, and psychology, as well as art, music, education, philosophy, and religion.
Content Includes:
- 1,000+ active full-text journals and magazines
- 1,000+ active full-text, peer-reviewed journals
- 500+ active full-text, peer-reviewed journals with no embargo
Business Source Alumni Edition
Designed for the business research needs of post-college professionals, Business Source Alumni Edition provides full-text access to current information from a variety of sources, including business magazines, top management journals, trade publications, country economic reports, industry reports, market research reports, and company profiles. Search the complete list of Journal Titles here.
Content Includes:
- 500+ Active full-text journals and magazines
- 300+ Active full-text, peer-reviewed journals
- 100+ Active full-text, peer-reviewed journals with no embargo
Access to the Archives
Alumni are welcome to contact the University Archives or the College Archives with questions regarding the history of Alfred University and the College of Ceramics. The Archives Team can be reached at: archives@alfred.edu. The Archives at Alfred University comprises the University Archives in Herrick Library and the New York State College of Ceramics Archives in Scholes Library. The Archives collect, preserve, and provide access to historic and primary source collections. All members of the University, the community at large, and external researchers are encouraged to use and learn from the materials.
Think you have something that belongs in the Archives?
The University Archives and College of Ceramics Archives primarily accept material related to the history of Alfred University and the New York State College of Ceramics. This also includes local history, faculty publications, and documentation of the student experience for any period in our campus history, including the experiences of typically underrepresented groups at Alfred University. More information on the Archives services and collections, and how to donate to the Archives can be found at: libraries.alfred.edu/archives
Questions? For more information on library services for alumni, contact us at: libraries@alfred.edu
