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Off Campus: How Do I Log In

Using Library Resources from Off Campus

Every MCC student is automatically given a library account, you don't have to create one. 

When accessing library resources from off campus, you will see a pop-up screen that looks like the image below.

You will not be asked to log in from on campus.

image of the library log in screen to access materials from off campus. Asks user to login using their A# and birthdate.

 

How to Log In to Library Resources

When you click on any library database or certain other resources from off campus, you will be asked to log in to verify that you are part of the MCC community. 

Students

Students log in using their A# and a library password to access library databases from off campus.
  1. Your library username is your A#. Make sure you enter a capital "A" for your A#.
  2. The default library password for students is their date of birth in an MMDDYYYY format. For example, if you were born on July 4, 1776, your password would be 07041776.
  3. If needed, you can reset your password
Students do not need to register for an MCC Library card. You are automatically given a library account. 

Faculty & Staff

Faculty and staff log in using their MCC username or library barcode and their library password to access library resources from off campus. 
  1. Your library username is the same as your MCC username before the @ in your email.
  2. If you have just registered for an account, a temporary password will be given to you. 
  3. If needed, you can reset your password
Faculty and staff need to register for an MCC Library card. The physical card will be delivered to your campus office or mailed to your home. 
*** For some MCC Library Resources, users must also create/login to a personal account to access the resource.***

 

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