Accessing e-resources
On-campus
If you are on campus you will be able to access most e-journals and e-books, and some databases, without entering a username and password because your IP address identifies you as being at the University of Reading.
For any that require a login, see Off-campus guidance below.
Off-campus
Library resources use the same login system as Blackboard and Office365, so you will often be taken seamlessly into our resources even when you are off-campus.
When accessing resources via the Library website if your login is not picked up automatically you will usually be prompted to sign in. Once you have reached the sign on page just enter your University username and password. Most usernames will consist of two letters, six numbers, and your email suffix - for example ab123456@reading.ac.uk or ab123456@student.reading.ac.uk.
If you access resources via a search engine you will need to look for an institutional or shibboleth login option and pick 'University of Reading' from a list of institutions. This will direct you to the sign on page. More about the Institutional login.
Watch our video on logging in with the Library
If you are unable to view this video on YouTube it is also available on YuJa - view the Logging in to the Library video on YuJa (University username and password required)
Access to e-resources for...
- Associate Members - please see Associate Members page for information on access to e-resources.
- Members of the public - we are unable to offer walk-in access to E-resources at present
Further sources of help
- Information for off-campus users
- Accessing e-journals
- Using the Item Finder to link directly from database search results to e-journals.
Problems accessing e-resources?
Please fill in the E-resources problem report form if you have any problems.