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Faculty Guide: Log In to Library Resources

How to Log In to Library Resources

Accessing Library Databases

Access the MCC Library databases by logging in with your MCC username and password when prompted. 

overhead image of the Lowell campus with the link to log in to MCC

Your MCC Library HELM Account

This account is only to check out physical materials from the MCC Libraries.

Students are given accounts when they register for classes. 

Student HELM Log In

Students log in using their A# and a library password to access your HELM account.
  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 when you register for classes. 

Faculty & Staff HELM Log In

Faculty and staff log in using their MCC username or library barcode and their library password to access their HELM account.  
  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. 
Only faculty and staff register for an MCC Staff Library card.
The physical card will be delivered to your campus office or mailed to your home. 

View Items Checked Out, Renew or Request Books

Log in to your library HELM account to see what materials you have checked out, to renew books, or to request items from another HELM library. 

log in screen for HELM