Off Campus Access

To Web-Based Library Research Databases

  • Go to the Benner Library home page at http://library.olivet.edu.
  • Under the heading "Find Books & Articles," click on "Library Databases."
  • Click on the name of a database that you want to search.
  • If you are off campus, the login page will pop up.
  • Enter your webmail username and password when you are prompted for them.
Your webmail username is usually the first letter of your first name and the first 7 letters of your last name. If you have 7 letters or less in your last name, it will include your entire last name. A number or two may be added at the end. For example, Jane Doe might be "jdoe" or "jdoe5".

If you still cannot figure out your username call the IT help desk at 815-939-5302 and ask them for your webmail username.
  • Security warnings may pop up - answer in the affirmative.
  • Once you've been authenticated, the database search page should display.

To Get Help

If your webmail username and password do not seem to work or you do not know what they are, call the IT help desk at 815-939-5302. They can look them up or issue you new ones.
If you have tried these steps, are sure you are using the correct username and password and still cannot log into the databases, call the Library Informatics Office at 815-939-5061. They can walk you through the login process.
If you are logged in but having trouble accessing a particular article, contact the Reference Desk (815-939-5355) or Interlibrary Loan (815-928-5439). They can help you with your research technique.