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Fall 2023 Update: NYU Libraries and University Development and Alumni Relations are pleased to offer all NYU alumni free onsite access to Bobst Library and digital access to the Alumni e-Library. Alumni must pre-register for access.


Digital Access via the Alumni e-Library

NYU Libraries and NYU’s Class of 2006 have provided all alumni with free, off-site access to a suite of databases and research tools. Visit NYU’s Alumni e-Library page for details on how to login through NYU Global Home.

Note: Alumni will not be able to access the resources directly through the Libraries’ website or catalog. If you need access to the full suite of library e-resources, consider registering for in-person access to Bobst Library. Alumni can use almost all of the Libraries’ e-resources onsite.

In-person Access to Bobst Library

University Development and Alumni Relations enables access to Bobst Library for NYU alumni on a semesterly basis, excluding reading and finals week. Please complete the Alumni Access to Bobst Library Request form.

Please note, access must be requested at least 2 businesses days prior to your visit. For more information, email alumni.benefits@nyu.edu.

Guide to Using Bobst Library as NYU Alumni

NYU Libraries offers a broad range of services for alumni using Bobst Library.

Bobst WiFi Access

If you would like to use WiFi while in Bobst Library, you will need your NetID. You can find your NetID or reset your password at start.nyu.edu. If you’ve never received a NetID or password, please contact alumni.benefits@nyu.edu.

Study Rooms

Alumni may use our individual and group study rooms on a walk-in basis. Alumni do not have access to reserve study rooms in advance. Please vacate the room upon request for a student with a reservation.

Access to Collections

As an alum, you may use the Libraries general collections and the full suite of e-resources (databases, ebooks and ejournals) onsite. Borrowing privileges and off-campus access to the Libraries e-resources is restricted to current students. If you have questions, contact bobst.access@library.nyu.edu.

Please make an appointment to access NYU Libraries Special Collections and U.S. & U.N. Document Collections.

Printing, Scanning, and Computing

Use of NYU printing services is restricted to current students and faculty.

As an alternative, use the public scanners on nearly every floor. You may scan a document or a small portion of a book for later use.

Public computers are available in several locations in Bobst Library. Due to limited supply, laptop loans are not available to alumni.

Reference Services

General reference services are available to all NYU alumni in person at the first-floor Reference Desk or online via Ask a Librarian. Research Consultations and Specialized Research Services (Data Services, Digital Studio, Digital Scholarship Services) are not available.

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