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To access any of the library's subscription
databases (online search engines such as EBSCOhost and LexisNexis) start with the
McConnell Library Database-Finder webpage and use the links from this page to link
to those restricted databases. DO NOT bookmark a database or
try to access the database without going through the McConnell Library
site. You will not be able to open the database as links to restricted
resources from McConnell Library's web pages and catalog automatically
go through the EZProxy authentication system.
You'll be prompted for your RU username and password. As
long as you are a registered student or employed at RU, this is
all you need!
What if I don't know my RU username and password?
- Go to Radford University
Web Email, click on the "Account Activation (New Users) button
and follow the instructions.
- If you have forgotten your e-mail password, contact the Walker
Hall Computer Help Desk (540-831-6300, or from Roanoke call 857-8920
and ask for extension 6300).
Toll Free Modem Numbers
You may set up your computer to dial
directly into Radford University using a toll-free number.
- To set up your computer, go to the Information
Technology Resources documents page and open the "Startup
Guide" file.
- Once you have set up your computer dial in
using one of the following toll-free numbers.
| Radford calling area (including Christiansburg,
Blacksburg, and Dublin) |
633-1894
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| Roanoke calling area (including Salem, Vinton,
and Buchanan) |
857-8923
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| Newport |
203-9000
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| Floyd County |
250-9005
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| Glen Lyn, Narrows, Pearisburg, and Pembroke |
922-7200
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