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Off-Campus Access to Databases

There are two ways to access our electronic resources from off campus.  You can use either your KU library ID number, or your campus login and password.

Your KU library ID number is the 16-digit number on the front of your KU ID card beginning 50392 or 622001, or the 14-digit number on your gold library card beginning 20506.  Enter the number exactly as it appears; do not include spaces. For this to work, your card number must be 'activated' by the library. Borrowing any item automatically activates your card, or you can call 610-683-4480 or stop by the Information Commons desk to have it activated instantly.

Your campus login is the login name and password that you use to access the computers on campus.  (Note: this may be different from your email password.)

Below is an illustration showing the two ways to log in from off campus:

If you are a KU student or employee and you can't get into password-protected databases, please contact the library by calling 610-683-4480 or filling out our online contact form. Including any error messages will help us diagnose the problem.

Page updated 12 February 2012