Alumni Services

Welcome Alumni!

WPI alumni and alumnae have lifetime privileges at the Gordon Library. You are welcome to use the resources in the library, and to borrow library materials.

Borrowing Privileges

The most important thing to do is to register for a borrowing card at the Library Information Desk in order to check out books and use reserve materials. We will need to see personal identification (such as a drivers’ license) in order to verify your alumni status with the Alumni Office or the Registrar's Office. Once that’s taken care of, you will then be issued a borrowing card for the library. For more information, see Borrowing Policies.

Access to Computers

Alumni may use specific computers in the library. Visit the Information Desk with a photo ID to request access and a staff member will log you in. For more information on WPI alumni computer access, please contact the Technology Helpdesk.

Access to Materials

When you visit the library and once you are logged in with the generic alumni account, you will have access to most library resources, including electronic journals, books, and databases. However, access to some resources is limited to current faculty, students, and staff, even in the library. Our licenses and contracts with publishers and resource providers allow off campus access to library eJournals, eBooks, and databases only to current faculty, students, and staff.

Fortunately, our popular reference and citation management tool, RefWorks, is available for use by alumni.

Recent graduates have access to their WPI network accounts for approximately 4 months after graduation and access to most library resources on and off campus during this time.

Research Assistance

Our library staff and resources are available for your research needs. See our online tools and resources for Course and Research Help, consult a Reference Librarian, or ask us and we will get back to you as soon as possible.