What is remote (off campus) access?

Members of the QCC community who have a valid QCC ID card with a barcode from the Alden Library may access licensed resources from any Internet-connected computer off campus.  These databases are free to QCC community members and are available 24/7.  Students who register before the start of the semester may also use their student number for access to the library's online resources.

Who is eligible for remote (off campus) access?

Currently registered students and currently employed faculty and staff are eligible to use remote access.   Users must validate that they are a QCC student, faculty or staff member in order to have access to these resources that are restricted to the QCC community.  

How do I get a barcode for remote (off campus) access?

In order to use these databases and resources from off-campus locations or request interlibrary loans, you must have an Alden Library barcode placed on your QCC ID card.   Your library-assigned barcode number will become your password for access to the databases.

Students who register before the start of the semester will automatically be entered into the library system and may use their QCC student number as their barcode.  Late registrations will still need to register directly with the library for a barcode to access the library's resources off campus. You will need to stop by the Circulation desk to be entered into our library system and receive a library barcode.  You may need to renew your  library barcode at the Circulation Desk each semester that you are a registered student to continue to access the databases from off campus.

Faculty and staff will need to stop by the Circulation desk if you have not registered recently.  You may need to renew your  library barcode at the Circulation Desk each year in September as long as you are an  employee of the college to continue to access the databases from off campus.

No barcodes will be issued over the phone.  You will want to take a few extra minutes and let the library staff show you how to access and use the databases.  Please call (508)854-4581 with questions.
 

How do I access the databases?

You will need to enter your QCC library barcode or student ID number as your library card # and last name in the boxes above.  If you experience any difficulty connecting to these databases, please contact the Reference Desk at (508) 854- 4366.  If you get a message that your barcode is invalid, try again.  If you get the message again, your barcode may have expired.  Stop by the Circulation Desk in the Library with proof that you are a current student (validation sticker on your ID, paid term bill or class schedule), faculty, or staff member and library staff will be happy to update your record.

George I. Alden Library, Quinsigamond Community College, 670 West Boylston St., Worcester, MA 01606 (508) 854-4366