Gumberg for Alumni, Retirees, & Guest Borrowers

Gumberg Research Access for Retirees

Access to Gumberg Library databases or interlibrary loan requires a MultiPass account. 

The following is from the Duquesne University Technology and Computing webpage: Retiree Email FAQ:

Retired faculty who have active research or scholarly projects that benefit Duquesne can request a one-year extension to keep their University email and MultiPass access during retirement.

To request extended access please follow the instructions outlined in our Email Service Requirements, Section 6.d.c.iv (Retiree-Retired Faculty), which is available online at duq.edu/email-service-requirements

Duquesne Retiree Library Privileges

Upon verification of Duquesne retiree status and registration in the library's user database, Duquesne retirees are afforded the following library privileges:

Visit Gumberg Library

• Your retiree card gives you access to Gumberg Library anytime we are open, even during swipe-only access hours!
• See our hours: https://calendar.library.duq.edu/hours

Borrow Gumberg Library Physical Materials

• Circulating books may be checked out for 28 days, with one renewal permitted
• Materials from other collections (Music, Curriculum Center, Audiovisuals, Phenomenology Center) circulate according to their respective time frames
• A maximum of 20 items may be checked out at a given time
• Renewals may be requested in person or over the phone at 412.396.6130

Study Spaces

• Study rooms are not available during the academic year. Exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis during the summer months and holiday periods
• Open study spaces are available depending on current student use. 

The following Gumberg Library services require an active MultiPass account (see above for information on applying for access).

• Gumberg Research Database Access

• Borrowing from Other Libraries (Interlibrary Loan and EZBorrow).