Library Services for Alumni & Community Guests: Overview
Alumni and community guests have access to a variety of library services and resources when they visit our libraries.
Library Card Eligibility
Alumni are eligible for a library card if they have:
- completed 30-course credits
- graduated from the college
Community members are eligible for a library card if they:
- are above age 16
- live in one of our eight sponsoring Northampton County school districts (Bangor, Bethlehem, Easton, Nazareth, Northampton, Pen Argyl, Saucon Valley, or Wilson), or the four Monroe County school districts (East Stroudsburg, Pleasant Valley, Pocono Mountain, Stroudsburg)
- are able to provide proof of residence
- pay an annual $10.00 fee
Resources & Services
Alumni and community members can borrow any non-reserve materials, including books, DVDs, magazines, and journals, however, interlibrary loan service is not available for alumni and community guests.
Alumni and community guests have access to technology including computers, printers, scanners, and photocopiers. Printing is available at $0.10 per black and white page and $0.50 per color page (where available).
Librarian research assistance is available on request. You can visit one of our Research Help desks, email askthelibrarian@northampton.edu, or call (610) 861-5359 and tell us about your project and needs.