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Alumni Information

I am an alumnus of UNCW, can I still access Randall Library’s online databases?

Once you are no longer registered for classes at UNCW, you will no longer be able to access our databases from off-campus. However, you can still visit Randall Library and use our Quick Lookup or visitor computers to access databases.

Many online databases are available to all North Carolina residents through local public libraries and NC LIVE. Visit NC LIVE for more information.
I am an alumnus of UNCW, can I use the computers in the library?

Alumni who are no longer enrolled in courses at UNCW are eligible to sign up for a free Computer User account, which will allow access to the library’s Visitor computers.
I am an alumnus of UNCW, can I still check out items?

Alumni of UNCW who are still residents of North Carolina can check out materials by purchasing a NC Adult Resident Borrower’s Card. Visit this page for more information.
How can I donate money to the Library?

Gifts to Randall Library benefit the entire University by helping us provide excellent services and materials to the UNCW community.

  • Monetary donations (including memorials) are gratefully accepted for enhancing the delivery of library services.
  • You can give online through UNCW Advancement.

Additional information is available at http://library.uncw.edu/about/giving_library.
When is the library open?

To check the hours for a specific day, see the library hours calendar.

Hours vary during the summer, and when classes are not in session.

During the fall and spring semester, access between Midnight and 7am, Sunday through Thursday, is restricted to UNCW students, staff, and faculty. OneCards are required.
How can I donate books to the Library?
  • Randall Library accepts limited donations of books and other materials if they support the current teaching and research of UNCW and fit within the Collection Development Policy of Randall Library. In general resources should be published within the last 20 years and not duplicate content already owned by the library. Subject needs and guidelines will also apply. See our Gifts Policy for more information.
    • Please contact Jeanne Cross, Coordinator of Collection Development, to discuss a possible donation.
  • For Special Collections and/or Archives materials please contact the Center for Southeast North Carolina Archives and History directly. 

Additional information is available at http://library.uncw.edu/about/giving_library.