MYLOFT (My Library On Finger Tips) User Guide.
• Download the MYLOFT app from google /iPhone play store and install it on your phone.
Take note that it works on Android 10 and above; and iPhone 13 and above.
• After successful log-in for the first time, ensure you accept to add MYLOFT "Add-on
extension" when prompted to do so. If you do not have an account, click on the “Sign-
up” link at the bottom of the page to register. Take note that registration requires a valid
student e-mail. Any account requested with a personal e-mail will be rejected.
• On the mobile device, accept the request to add VPN Config. You will be asked
to disable your private DNS. Go to your phone settings and do so. Adding the
VPN configurations allows remote/off- campus access to the E-library.
• On the Laptop/ desktop; Use Chrome or Microsoft Edge as your browser.
MYLOFT is designed to work with these two. The URL is https://app.myloft.xyz/
.Ensure to add MYLOFT "Add-on extension" after first log-in.
• Select e-resources from the Menu listed on the top left corner of your window i.e. Home,
e-resources, Collection or Favorite
• Select the content you are interested in from the Menu listed below e-resources i.e. All
Databases (covers books and journals), Past exam papers Bank
• For eBooks select all databases and go to ProQuest Ebooks central, Taylor and Francis
eBooks, DOAB (Directory of Open Access Books)
• For Journals, select all databases and go to any of the listed Databases to do your
search. The most comprehensive in subject coverage are: JSTOR, EBSCO, Emerald
Insights, Taylor and Francis, Wiley online, Sage, IEEE
• For Past exam papers, select Past Papers Bank and search. Filter your preferred
unit either by unit code or unit by using the search tool on the top of the page.
How to Download Items from ProQuest E-books Central
• After successful log-in to the databases menu, click on ProQuest E-book Central
• Type keywords or the subject on the simple search Box and click search.
• 3. A list of available books on that subject will be displayed with the option of
downloading, reading online or viewing table of content.
• 4. Click the title of the e-book you wish to download and then select Full-download
• 5. A pop-up message will appear with options of creating New Account or Signing
in. (If you don't have one, just register; creating an account is a simple process.)
• 6. Click sign in and then confirm the device you are using e.g. (Android, iOS, Laptop
desktop) and click continue.
• 7. Follow instructions and download Adobe Digital Editions (if first time), you
require the software for a whole book download.
• 8. You have 3 access options: (A). Read online, (B). Download the e-book up to a
maximum of 21days and which you can renew after the 21 days or (C). PDF chapter
Download