Logging in to e-resources

For all electronic resources, the Library Catalogue gives the years available, the link to the resource and (where necessary) individual passwords that may be required.

• You do not need a password to access most e-resources on campus
• You can log in to most electronic resources using your name and barcode (from your staff or student card) or your ISS username and password; once you have authenticated with one electronic resource you may not need to log in again
• Some e-journals, especially those from smaller publishers, use a special username and password for access. Find the e-journal you want in the Library Catalogue and click "View password" (Classic Catalogue) or "more info" (Search@Library) for details
• NHS users have a special username and password (available via your Library record) which gives access to a range of e-resources.

When you access a resource from a link in the Library Catalogue, you will be taken to a page to log in with your institutional username and password.

If you access resources without using the Library Catalogue, you may find the process confusing. The University is a member of the UK Access Management Federation and publishers often present the login information in different ways.

The sections below show the key terms to look out for and corresponding login screens.