The myFranklin login used for library resources is the same as your myFranklin username and password combination! It is used to access research databases, request books online from the search catalog, as well as managing and accessing your library account.

The password is the same password you use when logging into myFranklin.

Still not sure? If you have trouble logging in or cannot remember your e-mail username or password, please e-mail the Help Desk , call them at 614-341-6222 or toll free at 1-877-341-6300 ext 6222 for assistance or reset your password. For additional information, please visit the Help Desk's Website.

Students and Faculty: Your barcode is made up of your myFranklin username, plus the last two digits of your Unique ID. (Your unique ID can be found in the upper right corner in myFranklin)
Staff: Your barcode is made up of your myFranklin username plus 99.
Examples:

astudent0108
astaff99

When logging in with your barcode think of it as your password.  And for your 'username' you will actually be prompted to enter your name. Enter it in this format– Firstname Lastname as you are registered (e.g., Joseph Doe, not Joe Doe).

Your library barcode is a unique ID used in several scenarios. When/if the Franklin library resources (or network) is unavailable, your barcode enables you to access the OhioLINK databases as well as request OhioLINK material from the OhioLINK catalog.

In such cases where you are accessing OhioLINK databases as a backup to the Franklin Library services, a full list of those databases are available here: https://databases.ohiolink.edu/ap/1?0

Contact the Library if you have problems using your library barcode.

Errors you might experience when using your myFranklin login:

• For General Questions: learn more about your myFranklin login from the Helpdesk.
• Authentication Failed: this may be as simple as a typo, try again and/or verify that you are using the correct myFranklin login.
• "Your Record Can Not Be Authorized": reset your passwords here and/or contact the Help Desk via e-mail or by phone at 614-341-6222 or toll free at 1-877-341-6300 ext 6222 for assistance.
• "Currently unable to access campus identification information. Please see a librarian for assistance.": reset your passwords here and/or contact the Help Desk via e-mail or by phone at 614-341-6222 or toll free at 1-877-341-6300 ext 6222 for assistance.
• If upon entering your login information the screen "blinks" and prompts you to login again, the firewall or security settings may be too high. If that is the case, you need to either disable the firewall while using the database(s), open the ports listed, or uncheck the "Block all secure ports" rule if using Internet Explorer.
• Cannot connect to the remote server: while trying to verify your information within our local library automation system, either the university network is down or the library server is not available.

You will not be able to authenticate until the problem is resolved. Check for campus outage information on your myFranklin announcements if available and/or contact the Help Desk.

Alternatively, you can access all OhioLINK databases directly at http://www.ohiolink.edu/resources.cgi This is a back up access point to be used when needed.

Errors you might experience when using your barcode login:

• Not Unique ID: this means a duplicate patron record was created for your name, contact the Library to fix.
• Your record has expired: if you are staff, faculty and/or a currently enrolled student, contact the Library to update your record.
• Authentication Failed: this may be as simple as a typo, try again and/or verify that you are using the correct barcode.
• Cannot connect to the remote server: while trying to verify your information within our local library automation system, either the university network is down or the library server is not available.

You will not be able to authenticate until the problem is resolved. Check for campus outage information on your myFranklin announcements if available and/or contact the Help Desk.

Click here to report EBSCO problems.

There are many possible causes, check these out:

• Cookies must be accepted. The Library places a cookie temporarily on your browser. This cookie contains the information necessary for you to gain access to the database(s). Without it you will not be able to access any of the research databases even though you have successfully authenticated.
  • First check to see if your browser accepts cookies. In order to use the Library resources your browser must be set to accept cookies. Click on CHECK BROWSER.
  • If your browser is not set to accept cookies, then you will need to configure it appropriately. The following page, How to control cookies, on the AboutCookies.org site will help.
• Cookies must be current. As computer and database settings change, you may need to clear your cookies.
  • Here are the instructions for clearing your cookies.
• Ports must be open. If you are logging in from a business or work location or have installed a personal firewall at home, your access will be blocked unless you open certain ports.
  • The required ports are listed here.

If you are still having problems, contact the Library to trouble-shoot further.

• Explain, in detail, how the error was experienced (what database are you in or trying to get in, what link are you using, what search had you conducted, what browser are you using, etc).
• Provide a screen shot of the error. Your screen can be captured simply: press the Ctrl, Alt and Print Scrn keys on your keyboard at the same time. Then paste (ctrl v or right click and select paste) the image into a Word document and email to the library.
• Let us know your IP address (if permitted to do so). If you do not know your IP address, click here.

There are many possible causes, check these out:

• Certain electronic resources require plugins. Most plug-ins will automatically prompt you to load them or are available by contacting the Help Desk.
• The ebrary plugin should load instantly. However the Mozilla browser may prompt you to follow download instructions.
• If the full text is a PDF document, it will not load unless you have the Acrobat® Reader - by Adobe installed. To obtain the free Adobe Acrobat Reader, you can either go directly to the Adobe Acrobat Reader download area (and follow the instructions), or to read more about it, see the system requirements.

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3 Many databases, such as all EBSCO databases, include a persistent link, permalink or "Bookmark this" feature that includes the authentication proxy.  This allows access to the resource whether onsite or offsite.  However if the material of interest does not offer a persistent link, you can usually create it. 
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5 Here is an example of an article level link that is listed in the database record and/or emailed to you from the database (without a persistent link):
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7 http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=20005527&site=ehost7ndash;live
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9 To configured a persistent link you must add code to authenticate: 10

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• After "http://" and before the start of the article's URL, you will add:
  12 0- (zero followed by a dash)
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• Then, after the root url (right after the .com of the articles URL) and before ANY other characters in the article's URL, you will add:
  14 .olinkserver.franklin.edu
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18 http://0-search.ebscohost.com.olinkserver.franklin.edu/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=20005527&site=ehost-live
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20 (NOTE: persistent linking can be broken by new indexing of the material, platform changes, etc.) A long description of the element that provides form additional information which can opened and closed. Browse available tokens.

Click here for assistance with identifying and reporting OhioLINK emergencies