Access E-Resources

Drexel University Libraries provides access to hundreds of authoritative databases, over 40,000 eJournals, and over 300,000 eBooks in support of Drexel research and scholarship. These e-eesources are licensed to the Drexel University Libraries by publishers and other content providers, and the terms of our licenses limit access to these e-resources to current students, staff and faculty at Drexel.

For those outside the Drexel community, we recommend using the Open Access search option within DragonSearch, Drexel University Libraries’ research discovery tool. These Open Access resources are freely available and offer a wide variety of scholarly and trusted information on most research topics.

Links to Google Scholar & PubMed

These links will automatically direct you to the Drexel Connect Authentication Page before you access these resources. As you search in Google Scholar and PubMed, you will have full-text access to articles through the links in the search results pages.

Check Before You Pay!

DO NOT PAY to access a resource. Old bookmarks saved in a browser may appear to connect to a resource but may not grant full, Drexel-licensed access. Before you pay for access, use the Libraries' A-Z lists, DragonSearch, or LibKey Nomad to determine if you have access through the Libraries.

For more information about access to e-resources, view the Frequently Asked Questions listed below.

Frequently Asked Questions

Click the yellow Sign in to Drexel Connect button that appears on screen. You must pass through this screen in order to access to the Libraries’ licensed online resources.

If you experience issues while attempting to authenticate on this screen, contact libacc@drexel.edu.

Please check to make sure that you are typing your username and password into a Drexel Connect login screen. Your Drexel user ID and password will only work on a Drexel login screen. They will not work on a publisher website.

Your access to the Libraries' resources is directly dependent on your relationship with Drexel University. If you feel your current status does not accurately reflect this relationship, please contact your direct departmental supervisor to discuss this matter. Libraries staff are not authorized to change your account.

Accessing Drexel's VPN is not sufficient to access the Libraries' licensed online resources. You must authenticate through Drexel Connect, even while using VPN.

Navigating to journals and articles via the Libraries Databases A-Z page will ensure that the links you save are secure and stable.

The quickest and most reliable way to access the Libraries' licensed electronic resources is by starting your search on the Libraries website or by saving stable links from the Libraries Libraries Databases A-Z page.

For more information about how the Libraries handles your personal information, please refer to our Privacy Statement.

Alumni may visit any of the Libraries’ physical locations where staff can assist you with on-site access to electronic resources. Off-site access is restricted to those currently enrolled in classes and current faculty and staff. Please contact your adviser for more information.

Need help?

Our experts are ready to provide friendly assistance, online and in person. Email LibAssist@drexel.edu to get started.

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