Services for Alumni

Congratulations on your graduation from Saint Mary’s! And cheers to your continued learning and growth. Now that you’ve graduated, you can use the information below to learn how your library access has changed and how to continue pursuing academic research.

Ways to Access Print Resources

Saint Mary’s Libraries On Campus

Requesting a Library Card

Local residents visiting Fitzgerald Library on the Winona campus may request a guest library card. The cost for a guest card is $10.00/year. If you are interested in requesting a guest card, please contact us.

Minnesota Libraries

If you are a Minnesota resident, you can use MnLINK to find books, DVDs, dissertations, audio books, and CDs—anything from a Minnesota library, including Saint Mary’s Libraries. Instead of checking the item out from us, you will request items through your public library’s interlibrary loan services.

Note: Some items in Saint Mary’s Libraries’ collections cannot be borrowed through interlibrary loan, including assessment tests, reference materials, print journals or any electronic resources.

U.S. Libraries

Search WorldCat to discover resources from libraries across the United States. Your local public library will be able to order the items you need through interlibrary loan.

Ways to Access Online Resources

Because of licensing agreements, we cannot provide alumni with off campus access to our online resources. If you would like to access online resources, there are several options available to you.

Saint Mary’s Libraries On Campus

While on campus, you are welcome to use OneSearch and library databases. When visiting Saint Mary’s Libraries, ask a librarian to log you into a computer as a guest. Printing will be free.

Note: Current students have computer access priority during busy times.

Electronic Library of Minnesota

If you are a Minnesota resident, you can access online articles, eBooks, and more using the Electronic Library of Minnesota (ELM). Many of the same EBSCO databases you used as a Saint Mary’s student, such as Academic Search Premier, are available through ELM. You can access ELM with a Minnesota public library card. Contact your local library for more information. Other states have similar resources. Contact your local library for more information. Other states have similar resources

Google Scholar

Many scholarly resources are freely available online from Google Scholar. Search a topic, and select the PDF link in the results list to access the full text.

Open Access Resources

As the open access movement continues to develop, researchers can find many scholarly resources freely available online. To access a list of open access databases, go to our A-Z databases list. From the “All Subjects” menu, choose “Open-access Databases.”  These databases may be searched freely with no logins.

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities

Residents of Minnesota can use library resources at public colleges and universities (any Minnesota State or University of Minnesota institution). Contact your local public college or university library for more information.

Employer Libraries

Many employers, particularly larger medical or educational institutions have dedicated libraries staffed with specialized librarians.

Professional Associations

Many professional organizations offer membership discounts for journals and databases.

Saint Mary’s Alumni Association

Visit Saint Mary’s Alumni Association to learn about events, benefits, and other services.