Library Services
- UMUC
As a UMUC alumni, you can borrow circulating books owned by Information and Library Services (ILS) [Directions and map]. Materials must be picked up on site.
- University of Maryland College Park
UMUC alumni can purchase an annual University of Maryland, College Park (UMCP) "Special Borrower Card" at the reduced rate of $35.00. The card is valid for one year and allows the user to check out materials from UMCP libraries [Directions and map] for a loan period of 28 days with no limit on renewals. To apply for a card, please fill out the Special Borrower Card Application for the UMUC Alumni Association.
- Other University of Maryland and Affiliated Institution (USMAI) Libraries
UMUC alumni may review books and other materials at other USMAI libraries, but will not be able to borrow them. Albin O. Kuhn Library (University of Maryland, Baltimore County) and Langsdale Library, University of Baltimore allow borrowing privileges with a standard alumni ID card at no charge. Materials must be picked up on site.
- Other Options
Many community colleges and public libraries may allow direct borrowing of books. In addition, check the policies of local academic libraries. Please see our Libraries in Maryland, Virginia and Washington DC or search LibDex.com to locate a library near you.
Database access
- UMUC
Alumni are welcome to use UMUC's databases in the ILS library in Adelphi, MD and at UMUC labs at Waldorf Center or the Dorsey Station library. Unfortunately, due to licensing restrictions, we are unable to offer remote database access to alumni at this time.
- University of Maryland and Affiliated Institution (USMAI) Libraries
Alumni can visit any USMAI library including McKeldin Library at the University of Maryland, College Park, or the Shady Grove Library/Media Center in Rockville, MD and use the electronic databases to which they subscribe.
- Other Options
In addition to USMAI libraries, subscription database access may be available at a public or community college library. Many public libraries offer remote access to patrons in their county. Please see Libraries in Maryland, Virginia and Washington DC or search LibDex.com to locate a convenient library.
Reference Assistance
UMUC alumni may request assistance from ILS staff by:
- E-mail at https://www.umuc.edu/library/question.html.
- Phone at 301-985-7209 or 1-800-888-UMUC, ext. 7209.
- Interactive instant messaging available during limited hours.
Library hours and locations.
Becoming a Member of the UMUC Alumni Association
An alumni ID card can be requested from the Office of Alumni Relations via e-mail to: info@umucalumni.org or by phone at 240-684-5125 or 1-800-888-UMUC ext. 5125.