McGill Libraries provides access to a wealth of electronic resources (e-resources) such as databases, full text e-journals and e-books, as well as other online services.
These e-resources are made available鈥攙ia library subscriptions鈥攖o McGill students, faculty, staff, or other authorized users of the McGill Libraries, including retired faculty and staff. In addition, all alumni have online access to a selection of the Libraries' databases, e-journals, and e-books.
Due to licensing agreements with publishers, McGill Libraries is not able to offer access to subscribed e-resources to people who fall outside of the groups listed above. However, many Open Access resources are available to all users and can be located in our or
Certain e-resources may be restricted to specific faculties, such as to the Faculty of Law, or by location, for example for use solely from on campus. In addition, some e-resources may require additional authentication when both on and off campus.
Use of all electronic resources is governed by McGill University's Policy on the Responsible Use of McGill Information Technology Resources.
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Finding e-resources through the Sofia Discovery Tool (Library catalogue)
All library resources (e-resources and physical items) can be found in the . displays e-resources, as well as print materials, on reserve for McGill courses.
Please see the following pages for information about accessing specific formats: E-books, e-journals, subject databases. A list of our main databases can also be found in the
Alumni have online access to a selection of the Libraries'听databases, e-journals, and e-books.
We are in ongoing discussions with faculty, staff and students regarding our catalogues and how resources are accessed. All feedback, questions, and concerns are welcome. If you run into any issues accessing library resources, please email: collections.library [at] mcgill.ca.
On-campus access to e-resources
McGill students, faculty, staff, alumni, or other authorized users can access resources at the Libraries from any laptop, workstation or device connected to McGill's on-campus wired or .
In addition, e-resources at the Libraries may be accessed by anyone (including guests) using computers located in the Libraries.
Note: Visitors using the wireless network on campus do not have access to McGill e-resources.
Off-campus access to e-resources
EZproxy
EZproxy is a quick, easy, and convenient method to gain off-campus access to McGill Libraries subscription databases and other online resources. If you are off campus and try to access an electronic resource through the Libraries' website, , or through the "McGill Library Full Text" links in Google Scholar, you will be asked to log in before you can access the resource.
EZproxy requires no prior computer or browser set-up. All you need to do is to log in using your McGill username and password when prompted. For anyone from the McGill community who has enrolled in Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) or has had their McGill account automatically enabled for 2FA, EZproxy now employs the same two-factor authentication as other McGill applications.
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See also: EZproxy FAQ
Virtual Private Network (VPN)
McGill's service gives McGill students, faculty and staff access to Library e-resources from home or off campus if you are accessing the Internet using a non-McGill Internet service provider (such as Videotron, Bell Sympatico, etc) or other wireless service.
You need to install and configure VPN on your computer or device before you can use it. However, once it has been set up, connecting to the VPN network is simple.
The McGill IT website provides on different operating systems. For IT help setting up your VPN connection, contact the .
To ensure stable performance for everyone in the McGill community, please continue to use EZproxy for accessing e-resources where possible.
Access for affiliate accounts
Affiliates (non-McGill staff working in association with McGill) who are on campus can use their affiliate account to access e-resources from any laptop, workstation or device connected to McGill's on-campus wired or wireless network.
Affiliates cannot access library e-resources from off campus locations. For information on access to McGill e-resources for hospital affiliates, see Affiliated hospital access to McGill e-resources.
Access for campus visitors
In certain cases, academic departments can request access to e-resources for visiting scholars and guest lecturers for when they are on campus. For more information, the department should contact the head librarian at their library.
Access for alumni
McGill alumni can access a selection of e-resources from off campus. For more information, see: Electronic resources for alumni.
