Alumni Resources
This guide includes information on library services and resources for alumni of Golden Gate University.
Alumni Library Membership
Access to GGU Business Library
Submission of an Alumni Application is required when transitioning to Alumni status for library purposes. Alumni have access to the library and can connect remotely to select databases when licensing permits.
Library Access Generally
- Inquire about Alumni Access via askaibrarian@ggu.edu.
- Alumni applicants must authenticate identity in-person of via a video call with the library.
- After establishing Alumni status future renewals can be completed by contacting the library and updating any contact information.
- The Alumni status can be applied to your original student ID.
- Alumni status includes access to the library during normally-scheduled hours and the ability to use select Business Library databases.
Alumni Benefits
Access to Library Databases
Alumni with a valid library record and and updated Open Athens library account can access the following select databases:
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Data-Planet Statistical DatasetsChart, map, and compare billions of statistical indicators at the county, MSA, census-tract, state, and international level. IMF publications available. Also EASI Analytics and Mediamark media usage data is available. Help Guide
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Data-Planet Statistical Ready ReferenceProfile specific industries, geographies, topics, or points in time. Quickly search and view charts, maps, and rankings of time series at the country, state, county, MSA, postal code, census-tract/block group levels. Help Guide
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SAGE KnowledgeHundreds of encyclopedias and handbooks on key topics in the social and behavioral sciences.
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SAGE JournalsPeer-reviewed articles covering a wide range of subject areas including business, humanities, social sciences, and science, technology, and medicine. Access all journal volumes/issues from January 1, 1999 to the present. Help Guide
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SAGE Research MethodsSupports research at all levels by providing material to guide users through every step of the research process. Help Guide
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Vault - Campus EditionResearch top employers, career advice (resumes, interviewing), career guides (e.g., Advertising/Marketing) and internships.
Research Assistance
Alumni are welcome to use the expertise and extensive knowledge of the business librarians. Please contact us at askalibrarian@ggu.edu.