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Information to help you navigate library information and services.

How to Access Library Resources from Off-Campus

When you are off-campus and attempt to enter a subscription database or other electronic resource, you will be asked to log in.

Option 1: Log in to Canvas and click the Library Link. This is the preferred method for Off-Campus access. Note: this option is not available in the Canvas app or through web browsers on a mobile device (smart phone or tablet). It is best to use a laptop or a desktop computer.

Canvas dashboard with arrow pointing to Library icon on the left side menu bar


Option 2: Start at the library's homepage and navigate to the database or resources exactly as if you were on campus.

  • Before you get to the resource (database, article, etc.) you will see the Login for Library  Access screen
  • Select either Student or Employee
  • You will be prompted to login with your full Molloy credentials - email address and password
  • At this point, you will be taken to the chosen resource.

Once logged in, you will be able to access any of the databases, collections, or eReserves remotely. As long as you are actively using the resource(s), you will not be prompted to log in again, even if you switch databases. If idle, the system times out after 30 minutes.

Note: The login method was updated in September 2023 from inputting a username and password to selecting the option for your email.

Login for Library Access page

You will be logging in through Molloy University's Microsoft Office 365 login page.

NOTE: This page will look different for Students and Employees

Student View

screenshot of the student login screen

Employee View

screenshot of microsoft 365 sign in screen

 


Problems connecting? If you receive strange errors or the system persistently hangs, check the information on this Error Messages page or Ask a Librarian.

Library button in Canvas!

Log into Canvas and click the library link to access all of our databases and resources!

The Library Link and Icon are on the left side menu bar. It is the last option and can be seen in both the expanded and minimized option. Below is a screenshot showing the Icon when the menu navigation is minimized. Please note that Canvas works best on a computer and the Library Link may not be available on a mobile device or in the app.

screenshot of Canvas dashboard with an arrow pointing to the Library icon on the left menu bar