BIO 104: Logging into Library Databases

Accessing online resources via library web pages or the library catalog is a two-step process.

First you will be asked to click on "Use your Kutztown University account" from a menu:

You will then be directed to Kutztown's Single Sign On page where you will login with your KU credentials:

For Millersville DSW Students, please use this option:

OpenAthens allows users to access the library's licensed online resources directly from content provider websites, so long as the content provider has this feature configured on their website. Every content provider is different, but many are adopting the Seamless access protocol, users must follow these steps to sign in:

• Find the "Access through your institution:, "Sign in" or "Login" button on the content provider's website (typically, this is located at the top right corner of the page)

• If available, select Athens or OpenAthens as the sign in method
• In the Find your organization search box, input Kutztown
• Sign in through KU's Single Sign On page