How do I log in to the library website to do research? Is there a password for the databases?
Answer
Hi-
Whether you are on campus or at home, you must always access the library through MyCCP.
Follow these steps:
- First log in to MyCCP. Then: 1) choose "Student Services" from the menu on the left, then 2) choose "Library". Now you should be logged in correctly.
- If you cannot login to MyCCP because of password issues, please follow the links on the MyCCP login page for First Time User / Password Retrieval or Reset Password. Or, get IT help here: https://www.myccp.online/information-technology-services/need-help.
Once you have logged in successfully, if you'd like help getting started, see below(*) for some tips. Or, just contact us via Ask a Librarian!
( For questions about logging in to the library website to see/renew borrowed books, please see How do I log in to the library website to see my books? )
I hope this is helpful. If you have other questions, please let us know.
-Chris Wieman
(*) Research Tips
Once you are have logged in, then you can search the library collection in two different ways: 1) You can search via Summon Search, which is the library's meta-search tool. This means that Summon searches all of our 150+ databases all at one time. --OR-- 2) You can search individual databases one at a time. While there are advantages to both methods, I usually recommend going with option #1 and searching with Summon Search.
- To get started with Summon Search, you can use the search field that's located directly under the Books, Articles and More tab. (This video will help you get started using Summon: https://bit.ly/2E7bj7f)
-OR-
- To search individual databases, choose the Databases tab, then A-Z Database List. Now, choose a database.