Using the Library and Learning Commons from off Campus: Remote Library Services

Need a little extra one-on-one library or research help? Make an hour-long appointment with a reference librarian, visit the

 Book-A-Librarian page.

Have a quick question? Try the CHAT box on the right-hand side of the page.

Need a subject tutor or writing help? Check out the Learning Commons - Tutoring Services tab at the top of this guide.

Follow these steps to request remote access for your account:

1. Go to the ScienceDirect main page.
2. Click 'Remote access’ in the footer of the page. The ‘Apply for remote access’ dialog displays.

1. Enter your email address and click 'Continue’.
   • You may be requested to select your organisation if more than one account or organization is associated with your email address.
2. If you are not registered in ScienceDirect, the registration page displays.
   Either register for an account with ScienceDirect and click ‘Register’ or click ‘Continue without registering’.
3. You will receive an email with a remote access activation link. Click the link to activate your account.

After completing these steps:

• You may be prompted to sign in.
• You will have remote access for 180 days to your account.
• Your access will automatically be extended each time you sign into your account.
• You may need to repeat this process, if you do not sign in to ScienceDirect for a long time.

If chat is unavailable, please use our Ask-A-Librarian page to submit a question or make an appointment with Book-A-Librarian.