Automated access
The vast majority of current permanent and term USask employees get library access through an automatic HR feed when their employment begins.
If a new employee is unsure whether they have library access or not, they can confirm it by attempting to log in to their library account following these steps.
In rare instances, there may be a delay in the automatic feed from HR for new faculty and staff. If the employee is unable to log in to their library account after their start date, they can reach out to the library, and library staff will manually set up the new employee with temporary access to cover until their automatic/permanent account updates through the automatic HR processes. They can reach out to the library:
The library will need to see proof of employment, such as a letter of offer from the new employee's department which includes their start date.
Manual access
Some employee types are not automatically processed through HR, and need to manually request a library account.
Examples include:
In these cases, the most convenient way to request library access is to have the new employee fill out a library account request form themselves.
Alternatively, they can reach out to the library:
The employee should fill out the form themselves. A people leader should not fill it out on their behalf.
For all library access requests, whether via form, email, chat, or in-person, it is necessary for the new employee to present official USask proof of employment or affiliation, such as a signed pdf letter of offer from their department which includes their start date.