Off-Campus Access to eResources

Off-campus access to e-reserves and most library databases and eJournals is available only to current NDSU students, faculty, and staff.  Use your My Library login to gain an authenticated connection.  Contact the NDSU Reference Desk (231-8886 or 800-843-7358) for help accessing and using library resources.

If you are an NDSU distance education student, please go to the Libraries' Distance and Continuing Education page for more information.

Note: Your Campus Connection ID/password and ODIN ID/password are not the same as those used by other campus systems, including the Libraries, for authentication. This authentication requires that you first set up a login and password through the Information Technology Services Enroll page at: https://secure.ndus.nodak.edu/services/. Be sure to select Library and any other services you might need, such as Blackboard, in the Services section. This setup may not take effect immediately, so please allow up to 2 days for it to be established.

Why only NDSU students, faculty, and staff?

 When we purchase access to electronic resources, we sign a license agreement with the vendor.  These licenses generally require us to restrict access to the current NDSU community.  Occasionally it will forbid off-campus access altogether.  Depending upon the terms outlined in the license, NDSU will offer off-campus access to eResources using IP (Internet Protocol) authentication - the library doesn't use passwords to manage access to e-resources.

What if I'm an NDSU alum?

Unfortunately, our vendors don't allow us to provide NDSU alumni with remote access to our eResources.  Of course, you are welcome to visit a public or academic library near you.  Many states, including North Dakota, have state-wide consortia that provide access (possibly including remote access) to many scholarly databases.  Inquire at your local public library for more information.

What if I have no affliation with NDSU?

The NDSU Libraries may provide guest access in the reference area of the main Library to use our eResources for research.  If you do not live in the Fargo area, you may want to visit a public or academic library near you.  Many states, including North Dakota, have state-wide consortia that provide access (possibly including remote access) to many scholarly databases.  Inquire at your local public library for more information.