Library Accounts

Overview

Authentication information for accessing library services and materials.

Rensselaer students, faculty, and staff should access library services and materials using their RCS ID, password and Duo Mobile for Multi-Factor Authentication.

Some examples when authentication is required

Libraries' Discovery Platform (formerly Quick Search)
DSpace@RPI - view Rensselaer theses and dissertations
Library catalog - view your record, place a hold, renew items
Interlibrary loan services - ILLiad for requesting material, etc.
Libraries' proxy service - access to e-journals, databases, e-books
- Resource links on the Library Website will prompt for authentication as needed
Login to resources using SSO (Single Sign On,) when configured
- Not all providers listing Rensselaer SSO are configured

Please submit a request with any login or password problems.