User's Guide & Site Help

3. Accessing the Site

Once you or your institution have a subscription to the site, you can log in to the site in a variety of ways.

3.1. Automatic Authentication

This is the most common means of logging into the site. Most institutions will set up their access via IP-authentication or URL Referrer. If you come to the site through a subscribing institution, you will automatically be logged in when you access the site – you don't have to do anything.

If you believe your institution subscribes, but you are not automatically logged in when you go to the site, please consult your Librarian or Administrator.

Librarians, you can find out about setting up your institution here: Subscriber services.

3.2. Library Card

Some libraries allow remote access to websites to which they subscribe. Your librarian can tell you if that option is available to you.

If your library does allow remote access, enter your library card number in the Library Card field on the home page. If you encounter difficulties entering the site using your library card number, please consult your librarian.

3.3. Username and Password

If you have your own subscription to the site, type your username and password into the login fields on the home page.

Some institutions require username and password authentication. If you do not know your institution's log in details, please consult your Librarian.

Remember that your password is case-sensitive.

If you have forgotten your password, click here. If you have problems logging in, please contact Customer Service.