Q. How can alumni use Butler libraries?

​All library users should follow current Butler University and library protocols. Visit https://www.butler.edu/library/about/events to stay on top of the latest library information, or inquire at the Information Commons desk.

Alumni are welcome to come to Irwin Library and access online resources from the first floor tech quad computers in the library. Just ask the student or staff member at the Information Commons desk and they will be happy to log you in. You can also access WiFi on campus connection to "BU Guest/Open Wireless" network on your wireless device. Doors to Irwin Library lock most nights at 10 PM, and to gain access to the building after this time, an active Butler ID is required.  

Alumni also are welcome to look at Butler libraries books and materials in the library during normal operating hours.  Checking out is best done through interlibrary loan at their local public library. Butler Libraries encourages alumni to use the resources and services of their local public library.  With a patron account, public libraries provide access to online databases off-site, interlibrary loan services, and print collections.  Due to licensing restrictions, off site access to Butler’s subscription databases is not available to alumni and Butler’s direct interlibrary loan service does not extend to alumni.