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.

OFF-CAMPUS


Setup:
» visit the LibAccess login page and select "First Time Users".

Login:
» you should be prompted to login when you try to access any licensed e-Resource.
» if you aren't prompted to login, go to the login page. Remember, you can login with your MAC ID OR your LibAccess account!.
» once you have logged in successfully, the URL in your browser's address/location bar will include libaccess.lib.mcmaster.ca. If it does not, you have lost connection with the service. To reconnect, return to the LibAccess login page.

IN THE LIBRARY (MILLS, INNIS, THODE)


Setup:
» click the Windows start button and select "Set up a LibAccess account".

Login:
» you will be prompted to login with a grey, pop-up box. Remember, you can log in with your MAC ID OR your LibAccess account!.