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Access after Graduation

A guide for Sacramento State graduates and others who want to access academic sources online or by visiting Sac State.

Using Sac State University Library after Graduation

Any alum can obtain a Community User Library Card to use Sac State Library Resources. This card is free with a current Sacramento State Alumni Membership or other CSU alumni membership card; it is good for 2 years and renewable. If that does not apply, it is a $50 fee and expires after 1 year.

Benefits of a Community User Library Card

  • 3 week loan of general collection items (subject to recall)
  • 15 item limit
  • Automatic renewal of items
  • Public computer access for 2 hours a day
  • In-person access to research databases

What is not available with a Community Borrower Card

  • Placing holds or interlibrary loan requests
  • Remote access to research databases
  • Network printing services 
Last Updated: Apr 15, 2025 1:39 PM