Answered By: Claire Townsend
Last Updated: 29 May, 2024     Views: 29

As an ONCAMPUS Aston student you will be able to access many resources and services to support your studies. 
 

Borrowing, returning, renewing books

How do I borrow a book / renew a book?
How do I return a book? 
 

Logging in to your library account

To log in to your library account choose Registered Library Visitor and enter your username which is your [username]@oncampus.global and enter your password. 

The first time you access your library account you will need to set a password:

  1. Choose the Set/Reset Password option,
  2. On the Request New Password screen enter your username which is your [username]@oncampus.global
  3. Click request new password
  4. You will then receive an email with a link to follow to set your password

 

Using your own device and accessing wifi

When in the library you will need to bring along your own device, to access the wifi choose eduroam and enter your ONCAMPUS Aston username and password.

 

Logging in to online resources

As an ONCAMPUS student or member of staff, you can access online resources for your course via your Reading List in Moodle or via your LibGuide.

When you see this screen, search for ONCAMPUS under Find your Institution:


OnCampus login screen

 

Enter your ONCAMPUS email address (i.e. [username]@oncampus.global) and password to login:

 

Accessing etextbooks on Kortext

  • Go to https://app.kortext.com/login
  • Search for ONCAMPUS under Sign in to browse your institution library
  • Enter your ONCAMPUS username [StudentID]@oncampus.global and password to login
  • The first time you access the Kortext platform, you will need to enter your ONCAMPUS username again at this stage and create a password specifically for the Kortext platform
  • Select the Collections tab to access the e-books for your course

 

Booking a group study room

You are welcome to use our group study rooms, please speak to a member of staff if you would like to use one and we will book the room on your behalf. 
You can book up to two weeks in advance for no more than 2 hours a week. Availability can be found here.

 

Printing in the Library

Refer to the document below for instructions on how to print, the ONCAMPUS Aston Printer can be found at the back of the ground floor of the Library.