eLibrary: Home

Contact the library directly or get directions to either campus below.

BIRMINGHAM CAMPUS LOCATION

(205) 929-2068 

Learning Resource Center

3060 Wilson Road, SW

Birmingham, AL 35221

BESSEMER CAMPUS LOCATION

(205) 929-2021 

Learning Resource Center 

1100 9th Avenue, SW 

Bessemer, AL 35022

eLibrary

This guide gives you access to online databases, journals, eBooks, tutorials, references, and web resources that will help you with your online learning library research and writing needs.

Library resources and services are fully available online or via the Web. Below is a list of services available to online students:

• Reference services by phone, email, chat, text, and video conferencing 
• Course-specific subject guides and Web resources  
• Off-campus access to electronic databases, full-text journal articles, and eBooks
• Online Research Appointments - using Virtual Assistance Request with a librarian you can receive one-on-one assistance using video conference.
• Please fill out the Student Assistance Form first to schedule a date and time.

Accessing Online Resources

When you attempt to access a database or an article from the library's website, you will be prompted to log in with your A-Student ID Number and Password (6-Digit Date of Birth, ex., 010179).

When you access an article or database you will see the Off-Campus login screen.

After logging in (aka "authenticating"), you should be directed automatically to the article, database or another electronic resource you wanted.

If it doesn't work, there are steps you can take to resolve the problem.

Having trouble with remote access?

If you encounter a broken link or cannot get into a resource, you can do a few things first to make sure that there really is a problem.

1. Reload the page.
2. Make sure you have configured your browser to accept cookies. 
3. Wait a few minutes and try again. For some resources, we have a limited number of simultaneous users. When the maximum number of users are logged in, you could be denied access. Often, instead of a message indicating the resource is busy, you simply will be denied access. 
4. Change to a different browser and/or computer. This can help determine if the problem is with your computer or the electronic resource.
5. You may be prompted for a username and password when none is required. This often is an indication that too many users are trying to access the resource at one time. Please wait for a few minutes and try again.

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If you still cannot get into the resource, please use Off-Campus Access Request Form to report the problem.