Alumni Library and Database Access
A brief guide to library authentication for Alumni Databases
Alumni Login Instructions
Alumni Database Access FAQ
- Alumni access now requires an IT Username (what you previously logged into your ucalgary email account with)
- This was changed from eID in early 2022
- You can login with your ucalgary email account if you have used it within the last 12 months.
- If your account has been deleted (after 12 months of inactivity) or you graduated before they were issued you can register for a new alumni account at: https://alumniaccount.ucalgary.ca/
Connect to the Alumni Database List
Alumni have access to the full suite of databases on campus. You must reserve a workstation and arrive during 1st floor service desk hours to get a guest login
Access to other databases
Free Access to JSTOR for Independent Researchers
JSTOR is a highly selective digital library of academic content in many formats and disciplines. The collections include top peer-reviewed scholarly journals as well as respected literary journals, academic monographs, research reports from trusted institutes, and primary sources.
Independent researchers can create a free account to access a certain amount of free content every month. Learn more