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Thriving After Graduation: But, What About the Library?

The moments leading up to and after graduation can be exciting, worrying, happy, terrifying, or all of the above! This guide was crafted to provide resources to answer a myriad of concerns you might have about life after graduation.

What Happens to Library Access After Graduation?

Your ability to check-out materials and access your library account from the UTK Libraries (Hodges, Pendergrass, & DeVine) ends immediately after you leave the University (examples include: graduation, retirement, etc.) 

However, you will be able to have access to online materials for six months after leaving UTK. 

Community Visitors

Just planning to visit the University of Tennessee, Knoxville campus for a day trip, or research question? Here are some things to know: 

 

Computer Access: Visitors to UT Libraries can use library computers, or the ut-open wireless network. For using library computers, visitors must inquire at the Service Desk and show a photo ID. 

Use of Print Resources: Meaning (mostly) books, can be used by visitors in the library, but cannot be checked-out. 

Assistance: All library are happy to help with your research questions or general inquiries! Please visit the Service Desk for more information, or contact us at: utlibraries@utk.libanswers.com

Finding a Place to Park: Parking at the University of Tennessee can be difficult on a good day. Please refer to the Parking Services Map, to discover visitor parking. Click HERE for more Information.  

Types of Library Cards

If you would like to borrow materials from the UT Libraries but are not a member of the University of Tennessee system (UT Chattanooga, UT Martin, UT Memphis, and UT institutes), there are four types of cards available to you:

  • Courtesy Cards
  • Donor Cards 
  • Proxy Cards
  • TBR Borrower Cards 

 

For More Information about the types of UT Libraries' cards available, or visiting, call us at: 865-974-4351, or click HERE

John C. Hodges Society

The John C. Hodges Library Society is a donor driven fund that gives members access to UT Library materials, improves our collections, and advocates for the open access to information. If you have questions about the Society, please contact: 
Stacy Palado

Director of Advancement

spalado@utk.edu

865-974-0055