Alumni library services
University alumni can continue to use the Library’s resources long after they graduate.
Discounted Library membership
To maintain access to the Library’s facilities and services, you’ll need to purchase a community membership.
Alumni receive a 30% discount on standard community membership fees at the Library.
Membership categories
There are three tiers of associate membership:
- Full membership with borrowing and electronic access
- Borrowing only
- Electronic access only
A detailed comparison of benefits for each membership category is available on the Library’s Membership Options page.
Fees overview
Current pricing (inclusive of GST) and the alumni discount are listed in the Library’s Schedule of Fees. All membership fees are now specified in full-dollar amounts, and the six-month rate has been adjusted slightly; the 12-month rate remains unchanged.
How to apply
To join (or renew) as a community member and claim your alumni discount:
Complete the application form in the Library’s Application & Renewal section.
Be sure to indicate “Alumni” under the Verification of Eligibility section, and provide proof of graduation or Society membership.
If you prefer, you may submit an Ask Us request or contact Libraries & Learning Services directly.
If you have questions or need help, feel free to reach out — we’re happy to assist.
Alternatively, you can contact Libraries and Learning Services by submitting an Ask us query. Further options are available on the Contact us page.
Alumni access to RefWorks
About RefWorks
RefWorks software allows you to create your own web-based database of references. You can enter references into your database yourself, or import them in from many of the databases available at the University.
How to maintain alumni access
All University of Auckland alumni can continue to use their account after they graduate.
Instead of logging in via the University of Auckland library website, you will need to go directly to the RefWorks website.
Your username and password will remain the same, however the University’s Group Code will be required to log in as an alumni. This Group Code was emailed to you when you first set up your RefWorks account.
Once you’ve logged in, you will need to update your RefWorks User profile to ‘Alumni’
No Group Code?
If you no longer have the email containing the University’s Group Code, please complete this short form with your former student ID number and we will resend the Code.
No RefWorks account?
If you do not have a RefWorks account, you can create one using the University’s Group Code. To obtain this code please complete the short form as per above, including your former student ID number.
Once you have the code, visit the RefWorks site and follow the prompts to create a new account. Be sure to set the “Type of User” field as “Alumni”.
Need more help?
For more detailed instructions on setting up a RefWorks as an alumni, download and read our Alumni Access Help Sheet.