Access to our library’s subscribed electronic resources (ebooks, databases, ejournals etc) is through a proxy system.
You have to authenticate using your NUS-ID and password. This applies both, on-campus and off-campus (in Singapore and internationally).
Q: Do I need to use VPN to access?
You generally do not need to use VPN to access. However, in some rare cases, certain networks’ (eg some work-place networks) security restrictions might block access and using NUS nVPN might help
Ways of accessing E-resources
Main way to access is via our library website.
Search for books, articles, journals, etc., by using the default search box.
You do not need to login to search the library website.
(i) Only searching for books and media items? Click on LINC (library catalogue).
(ii) Click on Databases to search using specific database.
(iii) Click on E-Journals to search using specific
Notes on access
1. You will not be able to access our subscribed databases and e-journals via search browsers (Google, Firefox, Edge, etc) or from links in blogs, websites, etc, as you did not login via the NUS Libraries’ proxy system.
2. We do not support institutional log-ins via Athens/Shibboleth logins.
3. A few resources like Construction InfoNet, SciFinder and Patsnap require a one-time registration first. Please see the specific library record for more details.
4. Articles or E-books requiring additional access
If none of above applies, and it is prompting you for a different login password specific to the site, and you have been properly authenticated using the proxy (part of the url includes libproxy1.nus.edu.sg), chances are, the library does not have access.
You may wish to submit a Document Delivery Service request, or request for the library to purchase the item
If you want to access subscribed resources outside of the library website, do add these in your device(s):
Findit@NUS Libraries in Google Scholar
PubMed users may use this recommended method
Wish to test your access? Do use this sample link to Scopus database
Clicking the link would bring you to the verification page and also the Acceptance of the University Policy (AUP) on the use of our subscribed E-resources.
Select the appropriate domain (Staff- NUSSTF / Student - NUSSTU / Visiting Scholar - NUSEXT) and key in your NUSNET ID (without the domain) and password.
For example:
· E0123546 (for Students)
· ecett (for Staff)
Note on access by NUS visiting/non-full-time staff:
Access to our E-resources is not automatic. The department has to request for access, on the behalf of the staff. Please see details here: https://nus.edu.sg/nuslibraries/services-help/membership
For Password please enter your NUSNET password (same as the password you used to access your NUS email) not your Library PIN
Problems with your NUSNET Password?
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