Library Card Information

Library Cards for Active Students

To access the library databases from off campus, you will need to log in using your Widener credentials (email address and password).

Need an ID Card?  IDs can be produced by the Office of Campus Safety located on the back side of Old Main during normal business hours.  Your ID photo can be taken by Campus Safety or you can upload a preferred photo in advance at https://optic.widener.edu.

Library Cards for Alumni

To access the Library, Alumni need to obtain a Widener University Alumni ID by contacting the One Card Office. Please call 610-499-4145 or email onecard@widener.edu for further information on obtaining your Alumni ID. Upon confirmation, Alumni ID cards will be made available for pick up at our Campus Safety Office, located in Old Main.

When getting a new Alumni card, please contact User and Access Services during normal business hours at 610-499-4066 or email circulation@widener.edu to verify that your patron record is up to date to ensure appropriate library alumni services.