LibAccess (Access to e-Resources)

What is LibAccess?

For those users who do NOT have a current MacID, LibAccess is a library account (username & password) that:

• provides access to library e-Resources which are restricted for use by the McMaster community
• authenticates valid users and provides a secure method for accessing the Library's licensed e-Resources.
• supports the University's Code of Conduct for Computer & Network Users.

Who is Eligible for a LibAccess account?

• IAHS and Conestoga students in collaborative degree programs
• Faculty of Health Sciences appointees and affiliates, including clinical faculty

Setting Up & Logging In

• If you have a MAC ID, you do not have to set up a LibAccess account. Simply login using your MAC ID username and password when using library e-Resources.
• If you do not have a MAC ID, you will need a McMaster student or employee card with a barcode to set-up your LibAccess account.
• If you don't have a McMaster card with a barcode contact the Library Services desk.
• If you have a Faculty Appointment or a Research Affiliation with the Faculty of Health Sciences, visit this page for more information.

Who is Not Eligible for a LibAccess account?

• External borrowers
• Reciprocal borrowers
• Hamilton Health Sciences staff
• IAHS (Institute for Applied Health Sciences) students in non-degree programs
• McMaster Alumni
• General public
• High school students
• Visiting students, staff and faculty from post-secondary institutions

For those individuals who are not eligible for a LibAccess account, a temporary Guest Internet Account can be requested at Mills, Innis or Thode libraries.  It is intended that anyone requesting a Guest Internet Account wishes to use the public computers in our libraries to access the Internet briefly or to check their email. A temporary Guest Internet Account CANNOT be used to access the internet on a personal laptop.

This account can be used only in these libraries and will expire at library closing on the day of issue. Some e-resource restrictions apply - see Electronic Products Which Do NOT Permit Walk-in Users. Additionally, a Guest Internet Account will not be issued on a continuing basis to one individual. If more than temporary access is required, please inquire about getting a LibAccess account.

NOTE: A guest account is not required to use Health Sciences Library resources in the Health Sciences Library.