How can I get a MyLOFT account?
How to get access
Access to the MyLOFT App is available only through an institutional subscription. To create an account, contact your institution's library team.
What to provide when you contact the library
- Full name
- Institutional email address
- Department or program
- Your role (student, faculty, staff, etc.)
What the library will do next
- Verify your institution's subscription and your eligibility.
- Create your MyLOFT account or provide instructions for account setup.
- Send a confirmation message to your institutional email with next steps (for example, account activation or password setup).
If you are unsure who to contact, reach out to your campus library help desk or the general library contact. If you do not receive a response within a few business days, follow up with the library and include the details listed above.
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