Library Services for Alumni

Visiting & Borrowing from the Library

• Access the Library during our open building hours.
  • All three levels are available to alumni. Please note that study rooms are only reservable for current students.
  • To help plan your visit, view our Parking and Library Policies.
• Library borrowing privileges:
  • Alumni may register for borrowing privileges to access physical materials, such as books and DVDs, at the Library Services & Information Desk. Loan periods vary by material type.
  • Alumni may borrow a total of four items at a time. Renewal privilege is extended for one time renewal per item by e-mailing library@fairfield.edu or calling (203) 254-4000 ext. 2188. Alumni may also renew items online using the item barcode and last name.
  • Library of Things: Alumni can borrow equipment from this collection for in-building use, with the exception of museum passes.
• Make an appointment to discuss, or to view, specific items from our University Archives & Special Collections.
• Computer access: Alumni may use the desktop computers on the main level of the Library. There is no sign-in required.
• Printing: The University Wēpa printers, located within the Library and throughout campus, accept debit and credit cards.
• Library events: We host a variety of programs throughout the academic year. View our Library events calendar. We also participate in special alumni programming during reunion weekends and co-host virtual programs with the Office of Alumni Relations.

Accessing Electronic Resources

DiMenna-Nyselius Library Resources Online

• Visit the Library to access all of our databases. There are several desktop computers available on the main level of the Library.
  • Our electronic resource licenses are for current Fairfield University students, faculty, and staff, with additional access to Library visitors on the main campus. Most of our database vendors provide no option for alumni access, and others do so at a high cost that is prohibitive at this time. For these reasons, we cannot provide alumni access to our e-resources from off-campus.
  • Access to electronic resources is only available on a desktop computer on the main level of the Library. Some ebooks may require a log in, and alumni can ask a staff member at the Library Services & Information Desk for assistance.

Databases Available Off-Campus

• DigitalCommons@Fairfield — An institutional open access repository service provided by the DiMenna-Nyselius Library, which contains select Fairfield University faculty and student published research, as well as content from our University Archives.
• JSTOR — Access to selected open journals.

Fairfield University History & Special Collections

Playing a lead role in the stewardship of Fairfield University's historical and cultural resources, the DiMenna-Nyselius Library's University Archives and Special Collections preserves and manages institutional records and distinctive artifacts for current researchers and future generations.

• In-person use of University Archives & Special Collections is primarily by appointment. Please Schedule an Appointment with the University Archivist.
• Contact us ahead of time in regards to your research requests. A survey of available material on a particular topic can be done quickly and efficiently by the archives staff, saving alumni unnecessary time and travel. In many cases, material can be scanned and emailed.
• In-person requests for cataloged material may also be handled at the Library Services & Information Desk. Research Librarians are available during library hours and may be reached by phone at (203) 254-4000 ext. 2188 or by email at research@fairfield.edu.
• View content from our University Archives and Special Collections.
• Share your Fairfield University stories and memorabilia with us. We are also interested in your Library stories, too. Make an appointment to start the conversation.

Golden Stags alumni review artifacts from our University Archives & Collections, September 2026.​