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Answered By: Rachael Wilson Last Updated: Jan 17, 2025 Views: 0
Q. What databases can I use as an alumni member?
Answered By: Rachael Wilson Last Updated: Jan 17, 2025 Views: 0
Alumni access to our databases and online resources is limited due to licensing restrictions. A list of what is available as part of your alumni library membership can be found on the A-Z list of alumni e-resources. These resources may change at any time.
Remember, your alumni membership will need to be renewed every 12 months.
For additional step-by-step instructions, see below.
- Start at the Library homepage.
- Scroll down to Popular databases and click on the 'All databases' button.
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Below the alphabet, there’s a search field. Click on the filter button to the right of that field.
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The filter options pop up will display. Select Alumni under the ‘Limit by access type’ heading. You can also filter by subject and/or format if you want.
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Click the 'Apply filters' button.
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Databases with alumni access will display. This list also includes databases licensed for Open Access use.
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Click on the title of the database you want to use. An authentication pop-up will display. Remember to check if your browser has saved your username and password that you had as a student or staff member. If so, remove these details first.
- At the bottom of the authentication pop-up select, Community and Alumni Login.
- Enter these details:
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Family name: XXXXXX
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Library ID number: X01 (provided in your membership confirmation email)
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PIN: You created a PIN when you completed the online membership application form. Reset your PIN if you have forgotten it.
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Note: Some databases available for alumni use also include items only for current Deakin students and staff use. If you see a message like 'You are not a member of an Ezproxy group that has access to this resource', this means alumni aren’t licensed to access that particular item.
For additional e-resources, the State Library of Victoria offers a free membership tier for Victorian residents.
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