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 Borrowing | Loan Period | Max Items | Media Allowed | ILL Services? |
| USF Presidents Council | 3 weeks | 20 | Yes | No |
| USF Alumni Association Life Membership | 3 weeks | 10 | Yes | No |
| Special Borrower’s Card | 3 weeks | 10 | No | No |
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.