FAQ: Can alumni access library resources?

Due to licensing agreements and contracts, only currently affiliated faculty, staff and students have remote or off-site access to most of the library’s electronic resources.  Please see below for information on how to get limited remote access to a few of our databases.

Limited Remote Access

SNHU Alumni may access a selection of databases containing full-text journals, magazines and newspapers by logging into their Alumni Online Community This link opens in a new window account.

The following is a list of databases available through the Alumni Online Community:

• Academic Search Alumni Edition contains the full text of articles in more than 3,350 publications in nearly every area of academic study including biology, chemistry, education, engineering, history, literature, physics, psychology, religion and theology.  Citations and abstracts are available for more than 8,200 magazines and journal articles.
• Business Source Alumni Edition contains the full text of articles in more than 1,540 business magazines, trade publications and peer-reviewed journals.  This database includes publications in nearly every area of business including marketing, management, MIS, POM, accounting, finance, econometrics and economics.  Country economic reports, industry reports, market research reports and company profiles are also available.

The above list may be subject to change without notice.

Alumni may also access RefWorks and LinkedIn Learning with their SNHU accounts.

Campus Access

While on campus, Alumni are welcome to use the many licensed electronic resources within the library upon presentation of a SNHU Alumni Association ID card. If you have not registered with the Alumni Office This link opens in a new window, please do so first from their website.

Alumni may also borrow books and audiobooks by using your SNHU Alumni Association ID This link opens in a new window card. Alumni just need to bring their Alumni card with them to the Library for activation and a barcode number. For more information see Who May Borrow Library Materials.

Other Resources

• Our Open Educational Resources (OER) guide has a list of Open Access journals. 
• Our Open Educational Resources: Environmental Studies, Science, & Sustainability guide also has a list of Open Access Journals.
• Google Scholar This link opens in a new window sometimes has full text. Be sure to look on the right side of the screen for PDF links.
• Use WorldCat This link opens in a new window, the online worldwide catalog, to find the closest library to you that has the book you need.  Once you find the book you want in their catalog, you can type in your zip code and it will find the closest libraries to you that have it.  Most academic libraries offer guest access to community members.  Please note that there is usually an annual fee to use their computers/databases or to check out books.  Be sure to check their Website or call ahead for more information prior to visiting.
• Check to see if your state has a virtual or digital library.  Many states do and these virtual libraries offer access to many databases for free! Just Google your state name AND virtual library. Most of these virtual libraries use geolocation to provide access.  If your device is in their state, they allow access.  Here are a few examples:
  • Alabama Virtual Library This link opens in a new window
  • Digital Maine Library This link opens in a new window
  • Florida Electronic Library This link opens in a new window
  • Georgia Virtual Library (Galileo) This link opens in a new window
  • Kentucky Virtual Library This link opens in a new window
  • Tennessee Electronic Library This link opens in a new window
• Please check with your local public library to see if they might have the resource you need. Most public libraries have a reference librarian who can help you track down what you need.  If they do not have what you need, they can help you request books and articles using the Interlibrary Loan service.  This service is often free or a very minimal cost (to cover shipping), but it usually requires a few days or weeks, depending on the resource.