Off-Campus Access To Electronic Resources

Nearly all of the electronic resources listed on the Library website can be accessed from off-campus by current students, faculty, and staff. (Alumni may access the ATLA Serials database via The Portal. See Library Services for Alumni for further information.) The only exception is the Thesaurus Linguae Graecae (TLG), which is only available on three of the computers in the Reference area due to licensing restrictions. When accessing electronic resources from off-campus, you will be required to log in to the Covenant Seminary E-Resource Gateway.

Logging In To The E-Resource Gateway

The E-Resource Gateway Log-in Screen

1. Find the resource that you want to access in one of the resource lists on the Library website (All Databases, Theology, Counseling, Education, eBooks), and click on its name.
2. If you are off-campus, the E-Resource Gateway Log-in Screen will appear.
3. Enter your last name in the first input box.
4. Enter your Library Card number followed by "CS" in the second input box (e.g. 1536X710CS).
5. Click submit.

As long as your Library account is up-to-date, you will then be taken to the resource that you chose.

If You Have Trouble Logging In

Here are some of the possible error messages that may come up as you use the E-Resource Gateway. Don't hesitate to contact the Library whenever you experience any difficulties.

"... the library system is currently unavailable."

This error means that the E-Resource Gateway is having trouble communicating with the Library's patron database and thus can't verify your identity. This is usually a temporary problem that resolves itself after a short amount of time. Please be patient and try accessing the e-resource again at a later time. If this problem persists, please contact the Library to alert us to the situation.

"... your library account has expired."

This error means that your Library privileges have lapsed -- most likely because you are not currently enrolled in a class. In accordance with the required licensing agreements, we can only provide access to e-resources to students who are currently enrolled in at least one class. If you have enrolled in a class but are still denied access due to an expired Library account, please contact the Library for assistance.

If you are an alumnus, consult the Library Services for Alumni page for a list of e-resources that are available to you.

"Your account does not have authorization to access this resource."

The research databases are only available to current students, faculty, and staff of the Seminary. If you get this error, then it means that the login information that you typed in is not associated with one of these authorized account types. If you are a currently active student, faculty, or staff member, then contact the Library for assistance.

If you are an alumnus, consult the Library Services for Alumni page for a list of e-resources that are available to you.