Alumni Online Library Membership
The annual membership fee for alumni is $50. Sign up today!
Your Alumni Online Library ID and Password will be forwarded to you in two business days by Alumni Relations.
To register for your membership, click here.
For questions or comments, contact Alumni Relations at (866) NU ACCESS ext. 8093 or by e-mail at alumni@nu.edu.
Alumni Services
For more information about Alumni & Friends, check out the National University Alumni webpage.
About this Guide
Welcome, this guide highlights services and resources available for Alumni Online Library members.
The National University Library with the Alumni Relations Department offer graduates the opportunity to become members of the Alumni Online Library. Membership includes access to eBooks on EBSCOhost (formerly NetLibrary), one of the largest collections of electronic books; EBSCO's Academic Search Alumni Version, a robust collection of academic online journals; and borrowing privileges from over 200,000 titles in the National University Library. Delivery outside of the San Diego area, continental US, is free.
Alumni Online Library members may begin searching by clicking on one of the icons below:
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AquaBrowser: Search Library Catalog
Books Direct for Alumni
What is Alumni Books Direct?
A free book requesting service for remote alumni with an Online Library membership.
Alumni living in the San Diego area should visit the Spectrum Library
to check out books, which will be held for you at the help desk.
You may check out a total of 5 books for two weeks (14 days + shipping time) with one renewal. Books mailed to your home are sent using USPS with return postage included.
Who qualifies for Alumni Books Direct?
- Remote National University alumni with a current membership to the Online Library.
- You must live in either the continental United States or Hawaii.
How do I request books?
- Search the Library Catalog to find what you need.
- Fill out and submit the online Books Direct Request Form using the ID number you received with your Alumni Online Library membership.
More: ALUMNI LIBRARY CIRCULATION POLICY
If you have further questions, please call (858) 541-7900 or send e-mail to circdesk@nu.edu.
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