Alternative strategies to online library resources for alumni

Unfortunately we do not have the licensing that would allow alumni access to our online resources, e.g., JSTOR, from off-campus, but here are some alternative strategies you could consider.

  • JSTOR offers a Register & Read option that allows you to sign up to read a limited number of articles for free. When the limit is reached, you can contact your local public library for interlibrary loan options.
  • Google Scholar allows you to search a large number of journal articles, many of which link to open access versions that are free to all. If there is no open access version, you may request a specific journal article from your local library through interlibrary loan.
  • If you can get to campus, you’ll have total access to all our resources.
  • If you can get to a nearby academic library, you may have access to their resources as a “library walk-in”. Be sure to call ahead to check on local policies.
  • In the State of Maine, you could use all Digital Maine Library databases. These are accessible to all citizens through state funding, including some which have many full text articles.  A number of other states have similar arrangements; check with a local library.
  • With the Unpaywall browser extension for Chrome, you can instantly search for an open access version of an article whenever you come across a paywall.