Can’t access an electronic resource? You may need an individual account

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Some databases, collections of electronic books (eBooks), or collections of electronic journals (eJournals) require users to set up a special account to use the database or certain features. This should be noted on the database A to Z list.

  • Last Updated Nov 10, 2023
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  • Answered By Nathan Rupp

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