Library Benefits
Smith alumnae enjoy a number of special benefits both on and off campus.
On Campus Benefits
Alums may borrow books and access all online library resources on campus. Visit our Services for Smith Alumnae web page for details!
Off Campus Benefits
Connect to the databases listed in this section using the links below, and enter the following username and password when prompted. The password will be refreshed on the 1st and 15th of each month. Check back here for the updated username and password.
Username: scalum
Please note: Usernames and passwords are strictly private and intended for alums’ use only. They should not be shared or posted for others to use.
Library Databases
Gateway to millions of pages of primary sources, spanning the 15th to 21st centuries, with new collections added every year.
Authoritative, analytic reviews in 40+ focused disciplines within the biomedical, life, physical, and social sciences.
*As of May 2024, JSTOR has its own login for Smith Alums. On the JSTOR homepage, click the red Log in button in the upper right corner and use the following credentials:
Username: smithalumni
Password: pioneers
These login credentials are strictly private and intended for alums’ use only. They should not be shared or posted for others to use.JSTOR includes full-text back issues (excluding most recent 2-5 years) for hundreds of scholarly journals in the arts, humanities, sciences and social sciences. Alums’ access to JSTOR is provided by the Friends of the Smith College Libraries.
Alums are no longer able to create a MyJSTOR account and access JSTOR directly through jstor.org. Alums who have previously created MyJSTOR accounts will retain them for now, but this may change in the future.
Online learning tool for 60+ languages; self-paced tutorials to practice reading, listening & speaking. Also includes specialty courses (e.g. food & wine in French, Arab etiquette).
Full text of current issues for hundreds of scholarly journals in the humanities, social sciences, and mathematics.
eBook and eReference library (primarily social sciences).
Hundreds of journals primarily in the humanities and social sciences.
Other Options for Online Resources
Most states have a program for providing statewide electronic resources to residents. Ask your local public library for details or check if your state is included on this list of other states’ online resources.
Residents in Massachusetts can access a number of subscription online databases through the Boston Public Library, using a BPL e-card.
DPLA-Digital Public Library of America provides free access to digitized primary source documents, exhibitions, audio recordings and more from institutions across the country.
Need Help?
Contact the Smith College Libraries
Email form: Ask Us
Phone: 413-585-2910