Libraries at Northern Essex Community College

Using NoodleTools or NoodleBib at NECC
NoodleBib is a very useful program that the library provides to you from NoodleTools. NoodleBib is a simple way to create, organize and store citations and notes that you need for completing a good research paper.
If you are off campus, you will need your NECC library card number to access Noodle Tools. You are automatically authenticated when you are on campus. Your library card number is the group of numbers beneath the barcode, and should look like this: 2 0385 00xxx xxxx Once you are authenticated as an NECC student, you will see the main Noodle Tools sign-in page.

If you already have a Noodle Tools account, enter your Personal ID and Password in the provided fields to access your account

If you do not have a Noodle Tools account, click the "Create a Personal ID" button

Creating a Noodle Tools Account
Choose : "An account linked to a school / library subscription or trial" Click: "Register"

Enter: "necc" in the School / Library Username field. Enter: "neccstudent2" in the School / Library Password field. Click: "Sign In"

Click: “I am a student or library patron”. Choose a Personal ID (something easy to remember, e.g. first initial and last name -"jsmith"). Choose a password (at least 6 characters) and re-type it to confirm. Enter the last 4 digits of your (any) phone number. Click: "Register"

For a printer-friendly version of these instructions, please click here. Also, NoodleTools also provides their own tutorials and guides which you may find helpful: How to Login to NoodleTools The NoodleTools User's Guide Click here to see additional free products that you can use from NoodleTools.
If have trouble accessing NoodleTools, or any of our online resources, please contact one of our library professionals.

Creating a Noodle Tools Account