My Library Accounts

Students sitting and walking outside of Olin Library in the fall sunlight.

Log in to your library accounts using your WashU Key and password. If you have any issues, please contact the WashU Libraries.

My Catalog

Log in to the Libraries Catalog to view checked out items, physical course reserves, place holds, and renew items.
Visit Libraries Catalog

Interlibrary Loan

WashU students, faculty, and staff can obtain materials not available through the Libraries with Interlibrary Loan’s ILLiad.
Visit ILLiad

Ares Course Reserves

Log in to Ares to find articles, books, and videos held as online course reserves.
Visit Ares Course Reserves

Off-Campus Access

Log in to the Libraries proxy server (EZProxy) to access electronic resources when off-campus.

Explore Off-Campus Access

Personal Accounts and Network Authentication

Most library accounts and systems use the WashU Key to provide access to resources for WashU students, faculty, and staff. Information on creating and maintaining your WashU Key can be found on the WashU Connect website.

How to Change or Reset Your WashU Key Password

The WashU Connect website also provides information on changing your password or resolving a lost password problem.

Questions?

Please see the Borrowing & Returns page for information on borrowing privileges, loan periods, renewals, and returns.

For further assistance, please call the Olin Library Help Desk at (314) 935-5420 during regular business hours or contact Libraries staff through our Ask Us page.

Photo of 2028 Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts School of Architecture undergraduate Maggie Kim.

My experience with the Libraries has made me more adept at finding the necessary academic resources for my classes, and, most of all, less intimidated about using the resources they offer.

— Taeeun Kim

Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts Undergraduate Student 2028