Library Database Access from Off-Campus

Access to library online databases from off-campus locations is available to current MiraCosta Students, Faculty, & Staff.

• To access Library Online Databases from off-campus locations, always use database links from the MiraCosta College Library web pages.
• Users will be prompted to enter their SURF ID and SURF Password to log-in to the database selected (for faculty & staff, this is the same as your email log-in).
• During the same Internet browser session, one log-in will provide access to subsequent database selections.

Acceptable Use of Library Online Databases

• A valid SURF ID and SURF Password are required for off-campus access to all MiraCosta College Library Online Databases.
• Users should not facilitate unauthorized access by others.
• Use of all Online Databases is limited to educational and personal research purposes.
• Online Database content may be protected by Copyright Law.
• Community Library users (i.e., users without a SURF ID) may use the Library Online Databases from on campus only.

Questions regarding access to Library Online Databases may be directed to a Reference Librarian: Ask-A-Librarian.