Library Services for Alumni, Visitors, and Special Borrowers

USF Libraries Electronic Services

Remote/off-campus access to article and book databases is only available to current USF students and employees.

Alumni and Special Borrowers

Book BorrowingLoan PeriodMax ItemsMedia AllowedILL Services?
USF Presidents Council3 weeks20YesNo
USF Alumni Association Life Membership3 weeks10YesNo
Special Borrower’s Card3 weeks10NoNo
Alumni, community members, and external researchers have limited access to USF Library services including computer workstations, scanners, and printers for public use. Members of the USF Alumni Association with a current Alumni card can also check out 10 physical items or books from USF Libraries’ general circulating collection. Alumni can set up or renew library accounts at the Tampa or St. Petersburg library locations. Non-affiliated users can borrow materials from USF Libraries’ circulating collections and government documents with a Special Borrower’s card. Special Borrower’s cards do not include access to electronic resources, journals, or databases. Click here for more information and to apply. Please allow up to three business days for card processing. USF Libraries do not accept walk-in requests.

Library Access for the Public

Government document access: The USF Tampa library is a designated Government Document repository. Wireless access: provided to visitors and patrons at all USF Libraries.

Technology

Computers and digital scanners are available for public use at the USF Tampa library. At the USF St. Petersburg library, printer/copier use is available with the assistance of the Student Technology Center staff; short-term computer use is limited to USF alumni with a USF Alumni ID card, patrons with a Special Borrowers Card, and vetted patrons.

Public Events:

USF alumni are welcome to enjoy library events such as faculty lectures, book talks, and more.