WRDS updated access information

WRDS has updated their platform and how we can access the data.

In particular, they are requiring that each user create an individual account. When users go to register their account they must select their school (Baruch College), select a type of account and enter a Baruch email. They will then receive an email back to confirm that the email address is valid. This email will contain an “Access Pass” link which the user can click on to get direct access into the WRDS system.

Users might not get an account immediately so it might lead to some frustration at the reference desk.