How do I access e-resources off campus?

GlobalProtect VPN should be used to access e-resources while you are away from campus, however if you have been specifically instructed not to use it you can follow the steps below. 

• Sign into Primo (How do I do that?)

before you begin any library searching.

In Primo, when you find an ebook, ejournal or online journal article

• click the title to open the details, click View Online in the left menu and follow the off-campus advice

If the Authentication notes display: Off-campus: please use Login@Aber ...

• you can click the Full text available at: link to the publisher's page to read the full-text because you have signed into Primo

You may also be advised to click one of these when you reach the publisher's page

• Shibboleth Login link
• UK Access Federation Login
• Institutional login
• Aberystwyth University login

and choose Aberystwyth University from a list of participating institutions.

If the Authentication notes display: Access information is provided at the online Password List ...

There are a small number of resources requiring you to visit this password list.

• Sign in into the password list with your Aber username and password
• Note the login and password for the resource you are accessing
• In Primo click the Full text available at: link to the publisher's page and type / paste in the resource login and password from the online password list directly into the login box there

In any online resource where you find an @aber button

If you are searching within online databases you may find @aber buttons displayed with your search results

• click @aber to check if the resource is available at AU via Primo; if it is, follow the authentication advice as described above

At another university

By using by using JANET roaming.

If you are having problems accessing online resources off campus please read the troubleshooter which includes details on how to contact Information Services.