Database Restrictions
We're very sorry, but database vendors do not allow us to offer off campus access to anyone but currently-enrolled students and current faculty. The licenses specifically forbid alumni access. If you are not in the University's administrative system as a current student, then you cannot be authenticated for off-campus use of our electronic resources.
However, alumni may use the Sawyer Library databases within the Library. To use these items, alumni should obtain an alumni card issued from the Sawyer Building security booth, and then check in with the Sawyer Library Circulation desk.
Databases via the Boston Public Library
- BPL - Electronic ResourcesThe Boston Public Library provides a similar selection of business and newspaper databases as the Sawyer Library, including:
*The Boston Globe, 1980 - present.
*Gale Virtual Reference Library (contains International Directory of Company Histories.)
*Mergent Intellect.
*Mergent Online.
*S&P Capital IQ (i.e. Standard & Poor's NetAdvantage.)
*Value Line. - BPL eCards: FAQSome BPL databases are available remotely with use of a BPL e-card.
To apply for an eCard online: click "Get or Renew Your eCard."
Public Access to Company Filings via the SEC
- EDGAR | Company Filings"Free access to more than 21 million filings."
Find Your Local Public Library
- City / Town / Zipcode search for Massachusetts LibrariesIndividual Massachusetts cities / towns, as well as library networks, may subscribe to additional databases.