Community users are welcome to use the UWM at Waukesha Library. While not an exhaustive list, here are some of the more common things community can do here:
- Computer use - there is one (ADA-accessible) computer workstation that community members are welcome to use.
- Printing - Community patrons use the same system (Wepa) that UWM students use. Check with Library staff or consult the UWM Wepa website.
- Wifi access - A guest Wifi account - UWMVisitor - is available for the public to use. Check with Library staff at the Information Desk for current password.
- Database use - nearly all of the UWM Libraries' 400 databases can be accessed by community members on-site. This includes in-library access to full-text articles, e-books, streaming media, and more. Please note that our licensing agreements restrict off-campus use to those with a current affiliation with UWM - student, faculty, staff, or sponsored users.
- Borrowing books - Community users wishing to check out books and other materials from any of the UWM Libraries are encouraged to look into becoming a UWM Libraries Community Borrower. Library Special Permit Cards are available (at no charge) for K-12 teachers in Wisconsin. Library staff can provide additional information about either of these programs.
- High school classes - the Library provides instructional support for high school classes and students in Waukesha County. We provide personalized research sessions for AP classes, Pre-College programs, and other classes looking to access college-level research materials and help with their use. Requests for course research sessions can be submitted at https://uwm.edu/libraries/forms/instruction/.
