海角社区 Libraries provides access to a wealth of electronic resources (e-resources) such as databases, full text e-journals and e-books, as well as other online services.
These e-resources are made available鈥攙ia library subscriptions鈥攖o 海角社区 students, faculty, staff, or other authorized users of the 海角社区 Libraries, including retired faculty and staff. In addition, all alumni have online access to a selection of the Libraries' databases, e-journals, and e-books.
Due to licensing agreements with publishers, 海角社区 Libraries is not able to offer access to subscribed e-resources to people who fall outside of the groups listed above. However, many Open Access resources are available to all users and can be located in our or
Certain e-resources may be restricted to specific faculties, such as to the Faculty of Law, or by location, for example for use solely from on campus. In addition, some e-resources may require additional authentication when both on and off campus.
Use of all electronic resources is governed by 海角社区's Policy on the Responsible Use of 海角社区 Information Technology Resources.
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Finding e-resources through the Sofia Discovery Tool (Library catalogue)
All library resources (e-resources and physical items) can be found in the . displays e-resources, as well as print materials, on reserve for 海角社区 courses.
Please see the following pages for information about accessing specific formats: E-books, e-journals, subject databases. A list of our main databases can also be found in the
Alumni have online access to a selection of the Libraries'听databases, e-journals, and e-books.
We are in ongoing discussions with faculty, staff and students regarding our catalogues and how resources are accessed. All feedback, questions, and concerns are welcome. If you run into any issues accessing library resources, please email: collections.library [at] mcgill.ca.
On-campus access to e-resources
海角社区 students, faculty, staff, alumni, or other authorized users can access resources at the Libraries from any laptop, workstation or device connected to 海角社区's on-campus wired or .
In addition, e-resources at the Libraries may be accessed by anyone (including guests) using computers located in the Libraries.
Note: Visitors using the wireless network on campus do not have access to 海角社区 e-resources.
Off-campus access to e-resources
EZproxy
EZproxy is a quick, easy, and convenient method to gain off-campus access to 海角社区 Libraries subscription databases and other online resources. If you are off campus and try to access an electronic resource through the Libraries' website, , or through the "海角社区 Library Full Text" links in Google Scholar, you will be asked to log in before you can access the resource.
EZproxy requires no prior computer or browser set-up. All you need to do is to log in using your 海角社区 username and password when prompted. For anyone from the 海角社区 community who has enrolled in Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) or has had their 海角社区 account automatically enabled for 2FA, EZproxy now employs the same two-factor authentication as other 海角社区 applications.
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See also: EZproxy FAQ
Virtual Private Network (VPN)
海角社区's service gives 海角社区 students, faculty and staff access to Library e-resources from home or off campus if you are accessing the Internet using a non-海角社区 Internet service provider (such as Videotron, Bell Sympatico, etc) or other wireless service.
You need to install and configure VPN on your computer or device before you can use it. However, once it has been set up, connecting to the VPN network is simple.
The 海角社区 IT website provides on different operating systems. For IT help setting up your VPN connection, contact the .
To ensure stable performance for everyone in the 海角社区 community, please continue to use EZproxy for accessing e-resources where possible.
Access for affiliate accounts
Affiliates (non-海角社区 staff working in association with 海角社区) who are on campus can use their affiliate account to access e-resources from any laptop, workstation or device connected to 海角社区's on-campus wired or wireless network.
Affiliates cannot access library e-resources from off campus locations. For information on access to 海角社区 e-resources for hospital affiliates, see Affiliated hospital access to 海角社区 e-resources.
Access for campus visitors
In certain cases, academic departments can request access to e-resources for visiting scholars and guest lecturers for when they are on campus. For more information, the department should contact the head librarian at their library.
Access for alumni
海角社区 alumni can access a selection of e-resources from off campus. For more information, see: Electronic resources for alumni.
