Why can't I log in to view an ebook or open a database?

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Before opening an ebook or accessing one of our databases, you will be required to log in. On the Coventry University Authentication page, you must enter your username@coventry.ac.uk, followed by your university password (see image below). Do not enter your campus-specific email prefix (e.g. culuni, cuscuni).

You may not be able to read a book online because some resources only allow a limited number of people to read them at a time. You can try again in a little while or look for ‘notify me when available’. The library reviews ebook access regularly and we may be able to buy multi-user versions in the future.

 

If you are still experiencing issues, contact your library team:

Coventry - library@cuc.coventry.ac.uk

Dagenham - library@cul.coventry.ac.uk 

Greenwich - greenwichlibrary.cul@coventry.ac.uk 

Scarborough - library.cus@coventry.ac.uk

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