Some of the Jackson Library resources allow users to personalize their online experience once the user authenticates with OpenAthens, BrightSpace, or by creating an registering to create an account.. Personalization services vary, but may include the following.
- Saving documents, images and searches
- Saving eBooks to a bookshelf
- Setting up journal alerts
- Creating and saving film clips and embed links
- Saving references and papers
If you are logged in the MyIWU Portal, then you automatically have an Ebook Central account. If you haven't authenticated with the portal, then click on Sign In
An Ebook Central account allows you to:
- Create a personal bookshelf
- Download certain books for a limited time
- Make annotations
ProQuest Privacy Policies
Read more at https://www.proquest.com/about/privacy-statement.html
The first time you log into EBSCO through the MyIWU portal, a unique numeric identifier tied to your IWU login is passed to EBSCO. This is used to create a new My EBSCOhost account linked to your login. My EBSCOhost personal accounts allow you to:
- Create folders to organize your research
- Save articles, videos, images, etc.
- Save persistent links to searches
- Save search alerts and journal alerts
You are not requested to add any additional information to your account, but you can personalize it by adding your name and email address.
Data Retention Policy
In order to use EBSCO databases, you must consent to EBSCO's Personal Data Retention and Usage policy. EBSCO does not share your personal information with non-EBSCO third parties.
Many other vendors allows you to register or sign up for a personal account. It should be noted that Academic Writer requires that you create an account in order to use it. It is best to access Academic Writer directly from BrightSoace to ensure that your account is created correctly. Below is a list of some of the other vendors that allows you to create personal accounts:
- Academic Writer
- Alexander Street Videos
- Films On Demand
- ProQuest Databases
- ScienceDirect
- Springer Link
- Wiley
