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Intro to College Research

This guide has been created to introduce you to academic library resources available to you through the NUstep program.

Step 1: Student Number Identification

To start, you'll need your 7-digit student number. Ask your teacher for this number. They should have a list of the numbers for all students in the class.

Step 2: Register Your Number

Go to http://www.niagara.edu/purplepass-account

Click on New Student? Activate Your PurplePass!

 

 

 

 

 

On the next page, fill out the two boxes. Your student number is the letter "s" with your 7-digit number, for example: s1234567. Enter your birthdate in numbers, for example June 15, 2005 would be entered as 06/15/2005.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Click Get Started.

On the next screen, you will receive a password. You will use the username (s + your 7-digit number) along with the password to use NU Library's databases.

Still Having Problems? Call the IT Help Desk at (716) 286-8040

Step 3: Logging in to NU Library Databases

Choose a library database from the Finding Articles page. A new window or tab will open.

On the PurplePass Sign In page, enter your username (s + your 7-digit number) and your password.

Forgot Your Password?

Forgot Your Password?

Go to  http://www.niagara.edu/purplepass-account

and click on Forgot Your Password?

On the next page, you can reset your password by entering your username (s + your 7-digit number) and date of birth.

Still Having Problems? Call the IT Help Desk at (716) 286-8040