I am trying to access the SciFinder database, but the site prompts me to register an account or I cannot access it.
Answer
You must register for an account before using SciFinder-n for the first time. Use this link to register.
You cannot use the registration link on the SciFinder login page while off-campus as it does not recognize them as R-MC and tells them to contact their librarian. That registration link will only work from on-campus.
You will need to save this login and use it every time you use the database, whether you are on-campus or off-campus.
Also, please note that SciFinder will require double authentication starting later in the summer of 2020. You will need at that point to use the library proxied single sign-on link when off-campus and then login with your own account; you will no longer be able to go directly to SciFinder when off-campus.