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LibAccess: How To Access Resources Off-Campus
What is LibAccess?
LibAccess is a service which lets you use a username and password to access McMaster’s electronic resources from off campus (with the exception of UpToDate).
How do I set up my LibAccess Account?
- If you have a MAC ID and Password, you can use that to login to LibAccess.
- If you don't have a MAC ID and password, read LibAccess for FHS Instructors and Research Affiliates.
How do I Login to LibAccess?
If you're off campus and are accessing resources from the HSL website, make sure you're logged in before opening anything with the small lock icon
. To login, click on the LibAccess icon
located in the right column of each of our pages.
If you're not logged in you may be faced with a publisher's login page, or asked to pay a fee for an article or e-book.




