Skip to Main Content

Alumni Information and Services

A guide for Carleton alumni (and soon-to-be alumni) about library services.

Find your local library

Though you will not have access to our electronic resources once you've graduated, there are many options available to you when you need to do library research.

  • If you are local and have an Affiliate Borrowing Card, you can still search Catalyst and access Gould's physical collection.
  • If you are affiliated with a different college or university (as faculty, staff, or as a student), you will have access to their library subscriptions like databases, ebooks, etc.
  • If you aren't a member of an academic institution but live near one, you may still be able to use many of their collections if you visit their library. You might want to try your state's public Colleges or University!
  • You should also check with your local public library. Many public libraries offer access to a large number of electronic collections, though they are sometimes less scholarly than what an academic library usually offers. For example, if you are a Minnesota resident, you have access to ELM (eLibrary Minnesota) databases, which is a collection of databases including Academic Search Premier, ProQuest Newsstand Complete, and WorldCat. All you need to access the databases is a library card from a Minnesota public library.

WorldCat

If you have a specific book you are looking for, check out WorldCat to see which libraries near you have it available. 

If you live near a university or college, you are most likely to access their collection. You should visit their library to learn what services they offer. 

Interlibrary Loan

Most libraries offer InterLibrary Loan services. If you find a book or article that your library doesn't have access to, you can ask your local public library to request it through interlibrary loan.