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Kentucky Christian University's Library Catalog/ Discovery System

Help in using WMS cataloging system

Do I need a Password?

 

Do you need a password to use our catalog?  The answer is yes and no!

NO - Anyone can click on our Catalog link and search our resources.  If you are in the library, you will be able to locate print materials within the building and you can identify database articles and e-books within the building.  An account can be created for you in the library so that you can check out books.

YES - If you are not in the library when you do a search or if you want to open e-books and electronic journal articles, you will need a password.  This is because these subscription databases require you to identify yourself as a KCU student, faculty, or staff member in order to access them.

How to Set Up An Account and a Password

Current KCU Students, Faculty, and Staff - If you are a current KCU student, faculty member, or staff member, you currently have an account in our new Library Catalog.  This allows you to check out items from the library.

Incoming Freshmen - If you are a new student, faculty, or staff person, we will be setting up accounts for you as soon as we receive information that you are enrolled.  If you would like to check a book out as soon as you get to campus, this is not a problem.  We can create an account for you.  Stop by the library and a supervisor will set one up for you.

For Access to Online Resources for Kentucky Christian Faculty, Students, and Staff

Here are complete directions for setting up your library password and accessing the databases and ebooks.

1. Go to the Young Library Catalog/ Discovery System: https://kentuckychristianuniversity.on.worldcat.org/discovery

2. On the top right of the screen click on "SIgn In" in the box that says :"Sign in for the full experience".

3. In the popup screen:

  • Your username will be kc plus your ID number - Example: kc123456
  • Go to the bottom of the screen and click on "Set/Reset Password"
  • Your will receive an email from Library Password Management
  • Click on the link within the email and follow the prompts.

 

If you do not receive an email:

1. Email nenders@kcu.edu with your ID number.  You will be sent an email to set/reset your password. You can also stop by the library if you are on campus, but you will still need your ID number to set up your password.

2. Once you have an email in your KCU gmail account from Library Password management follow the directions below.  The subject will be "Request to Manage Library Password"

  • Click on the link in your email
  • On the change password screen:
  • Username is kc plus your ID number
  • Type in a password that you want to use- your choice.  It must be 9 characters or more with one nonalphabetic character.
  • Click on change password

You are now ready to access our electronic resources!

If you have any problems, please use the contact box to get help from a librarian.