Off-campus Access Problems

We are currently experiencing a technical problem which prevents off-campus users from accessing the Library's databases.  Currently, anyone who goes to the Databases A-Z page or the Statistics page from off-campus and clicks one of the database titles may not be successful.  We hope to have the problem fixed ASAP. 

If you are having this problem, there is a solution:
  1. On our homepage you will see quick links to some of our most popular databases (ABI, Ebsco, JSTOR, etc.). 
  2. Click any one of those links (e,g, Ebsco).  
  3. At the authentication prompt, enter your S# and password. 
  4. You will then gain access to the database
  5. Go to the Databases A-Z  page or the Statistics page.  From there, you will be able to access any of the other databases (Sage,Web of Science, CANSIM, etc.).  In other words, the authentication you give for one of the five databases on the homepage will grant you access to the others, for as long as your web browser is open.
Please note: The white "Books/Articles/All" search box in the middle of the homepage is unaffected by the technical problem. When you try to access a fulltext journal article or e-book from off-campus, you will be prompted for your S# and password, as before.

We apologize for any inconvenience you may experience as a result of this disruption.

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