"A Penn State Access Account is a user ID and password that enables Penn State students, faculty, and staff to use the full range of Internet services on or off campus, at computer labs or on personal computers. It also allows you to use the ITS student computer labs." Penn State faculty, staff, and students need an access account in order to register with the Libraries and to access a number of the Libraries' electronic resources.
See also: Authentication for information about the Libraries' patron authentication requirements
Friends of Penn State Accounts for information about temporary FPS accounts for new students, re-enrolling students, and those returning after leaves of absence