Information for Retired Faculty and Staff

You are very welcome to use the Libraries. You can:

• Visit the Libraries. Please check Libraries Hours and Directions.
• Check out books. Please bring your Purdue ID. If you do not have a PUID as a retiree, you will want to visit the Purdue ID office.
• Use the Libraries’ online databases and journals on-campus.
• Ask reference questions though our Ask a Librarian service.

Are you an Official Retiree or Emeritus Faculty?

• All privileges above are included as well as access to Interlibrary Loan services, Personal Delivery and PurdueBorrow privileges, and being able to access the Libraries’ online databases and journals off-campus using your Purdue Career Account credentials. More information about off-campus access.
• If you do not know your retirement status, please contact Purdue HR.

If you have any questions or need help at the Libraries, don’t hesitate to Contact Us.