Accessing Databases from Home

In order to access the databases from home you must first be in our system.

To check this:

• Go to the Library's web site www.lib.alasu.edu
• Click on Library Catalog
• Click on the link that says "patron"
• If you can access your patron information, you are in the system. If not,
  you will need to come to the library and fill out a patron update form

To access the databases:

• Go to the Library's web site www.lib.alasu.edu
• Click on Databases
• Select a database from the subject areas or from the alphabetical listing
• The login screen will ask that you:
Enter the last five digits of your SSN without hyphens
Enter your LAST NAME in lower case
• Once in the database enter your search terms in the search boxes provided

If you are in our system and unable to login to the databases please contact:
Mr. Cedric Davis
(334) 229-6998

If you need help using the databases please contact the Reference Desk (334) 229-4110.