Alumni, Retired Faculty and Visitor Access
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When a student or faculty leaves UWO, access to the library resources is removed. This is due to license and contract restrictions with the academic publishers who provide the resources. Below is a list of what resources being available or unavailable to you and how to access for those resources.
| Resources | Access | Checkout | How to use |
| Physical Books | In library, At home | Yes | NewEra card required. |
| Physical DVDs | Unavailable | No | |
| Board Games | Only in library | No | |
| Archival Materials | Only in library | No | |
| Articles | Only in library | - | LibGuest Internet Pass required with NewEra card. |
| Articles (Open Access) | In library, At home | - | Available on Search@UW (After search, add "Open Access" under "Show Only") |
| Databases | Only in library | - | LibGuest Internet Pass required with NewEra card. |
| eBooks | Unavailable | - | |
| Journals / Periodicals | Only in library | - | |
| Streaming Videos | Unavailable | - |
New Era Card
Come to one of the UW Oshkosh Libraries Circulation Desk, fill out an application form and present a valid Wisconsin identification card, such as a drivers license. You will get the card immediately and be able to use it immediately. There is no charge for a a NEW ERA Guest Card.
LibGuest Internet Pass
Only available inside Polk Library. This pass will allow one hour of internet access a day on the 2nd floor community computers, OR will work all day on your own device using Titan Wifi Guest within the Polk Library building. Using this pass will allow you full access to articles and databases.
Former Student or Retired Faculty Library Accounts
UW Oshkosh Libraries will keep former student or retired faculty library account information around for three years after graduating or leaving the university. After that, it will be purged. If they sign up for a NewEra card within this three year window, their information can be transferred over to their NewEra account.
Emeritus Status
Emeritus status, along with an accompanying active NetID, may grant one access to various campus resources, such as library databases. UW Oshkosh Libraries receives information regarding emeritus status from the central IT systems. The UWO Libraries does not have control over this. If you are having issues with your emeritus access, you will have to contact IT or your former department.