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Library Service Point: Library Account

Library Account Summary

Library Account Privileges*

Use your library account to:  

  • View Lamar Soutter Library items you have checked out
  • Access Electronic Resources
  • Reset your password
  • Save your search history

*Library Access and Privileges vary by your User Group. If you have any questions about your Library Account or access to resources, please use Ask a Librarian.

 

Request a New Library Account

To apply for a new library account please submit the Library Requests Form.

Login to the Library Catalog (Primo)

To access your library account, follow this link to the Library Catalog (Primo) then click "Sign in" in the upper right corner.

Screenshot of library catalog home page with "sign in" highlighted

For Patrons With a @umassmed.edu Email:

Select Login with UMass Chan email (@umassmed.edu) to login using UMass Chan Multi-Factor Authentication.

Screenshot of library catalog (primo) login menu

For Patrons Without a @umassmed.edu Email

Select Login with non-UMass Chan email.  Enter the email associated with your library account and your library account password. If you don't know your password, follow the steps to reset it below.

Screenshot of login screen when "login with non-umass chan email" is selected

 

Set/Reset Your Library Account Password

In the Library Catalog (Primo), after selecting "Password Reset" enter the email associated with your library account as User ID. Then select "Send".

Your password reset email will be sent to your primary email address (usually your organizational email).

Screenshot of library catalog (primo) password reset menu

**If you do not receive the password reset email, reach out to us through Ask a Librarian and we will check your library account.

Learn how to access electronic resources with your library account here.

Updating your Library Account Information

Now that you are logged in, you can view your information and make any updates to your personal information by clicking on "Library Card."

Screenshot of library catalog account menu

 

Your Library Card has a link for Personal Details that you can edit. However, if you are a UMass Chan student, any changes you make will be overwritten by what is in PeopleSoft.

Screenshot of "My Library Card" settings in library catalog (primo)