Accessing databases through the A-Z database list
The library has an A-Z list of the databases available, with a search bar at the top. Sometimes a database will ask you to log in and you should do so with your student ID number and password. Most will not ask you to log in like this and you can access what you need straight away. Databases that ask you to log in all look different, so please email us at librarians@northampton.ac.uk if you are having problems.
Accessing databases through NELSON
If you are in NELSON, an important first step is to make sure you are logged in. You will find the login button at the top right of the screen. We also have instructions available and you will find a video about logging in on the front page of NELSON too.
Sometimes there are issues with databases that can cause problems with accessing them. If there is a known issue with a database, the details will be shown on the NELSON front screen
Cache and cookies
If there are no problems with the databases it may be that your web browser is remembering previous logins and trying to connect with outdated settings. You can clear your browser's internet cache and cookies and then close the browser down and restart it. There are online guides which will instruct you how to clear your cache and cookies for your web browser if you are unsure how to do this. This simple step often resolves the issues.
If you have tried clearing your cache and cookies and you continue to have issues accessing a database, email librarians@northampton.ac.uk with details of the database you are trying to access and the issue you are having and someone will respond to assist you.