Q. How do I access online library resources?

Online access to library resources is limited to current Biola students, staff, faculty, faculty emeriti, board members, and visiting scholars. Alumni are authorized for access to selected databases. See the instructions listed in the description of each alumni database. Online access for other users is strictly prohibited by license agreements.

• A status of "registered" is determined by the Registrar. Note that if a student has not registered and paid for classes by the first week of term, the student will no longer be registered for the course.
• A status of "employed" is determined by Human Resources (for staff) or the Provost Office (for faculty).
• A status of "alumni" is determined by Alumni Relations.

Instructions

1. Always access library resources from the library website, not through another website or from a Google search. This will ensure that you are properly authenticated as a Biola user.
2. When you click on a resource, you will be prompted to log in with your Biola email address. You will also need to set up multifactor authentication for your Microsoft account, and you will be prompted every 30 days to verify your identity.
3. See Log in Using Microsoft Azure Single Sign On (SSO) for help.

Troubleshooting Your Access to Library Resources

You do not see the Microsoft login page.

• Make sure you are accessing library resources from the library website, not through another website or from a Google search.

You are not authorized for access to library resources.

• For students, verify that you are registered for or enrolled in at least one Biola course. Log into your student account and ensure all required tasks have been completed.
• For all other eligible users, verify your status with Human Resources or the Provost Office.

You have filtering software that is interfering with your access.

• On rare occasion, users may have filtering software, such as Covenant Eyes, that is blocking access. Override the blocked website or configure the software to allow access.