[Important: Please install now!] A Plug-in for the New e-Resources Access Authentication System Released
(2022.11.30)
From April 2023, the E-Journal and Database Authentication System will Change.
Please set up the new authentication system by the end of March 2023.
Important: [Setup Manual available] E-Journal and Database Authentication System will Change
https://www.kulib.kyoto-u.ac.jp/bulletin/1395632?lang=en
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As already announced on September 9, the authentication system to access licensed e-journals and databases provided to Kyoto University members will be started on JANUARY 28, 2020. Kyoto University Library Network has released a plug-in for the new authentication system and sincerely asks users to prepare for the complete system change during the current transition phase as follows:
Please install the plug-in to your browser and check if it works BEFORE January 28.
●Download Page:https://ninsho-log4.kulib.kyoto-u.ac.jp/plugin/plguide.html
●Guide to "e-Resources Access Authentication System"(Firefox)
https://ninsho-log4.kulib.kyoto-u.ac.jp/plugin/ejdb_plugin_firefox_en.pdf
●Guide to "e-Resources Access Authentication System"(Chrome)
https://ninsho-log4.kulib.kyoto-u.ac.jp/plugin/ejdb_plugin_chrome_en.pdf
●FAQ
https://ninsho-log4.kulib.kyoto-u.ac.jp/plugin/plugin_faq_en.pdf
[Supported Browsers]
Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox for Windows, MacOS and Linux
[Limitations]
The system doesn't support access from other browsers or devices to which the plug-in cannot be installed, such as smartphones and tablet devices (iOS, Android).
Some reference management software, such as EndNote desktop, may not be able to import data from e-resources platforms when the plug-in is installed to your browser.
Please note that e-resources will be accessible only by using the plug-in at JANUARY 28, 2020.
On the Satellite and OSL Terminals, Please use the Designated Shortcut (Mozilla Firefox (電子ジャーナル用)) for e-journals and databases.
If you have any question, please do not hesitate to contact us. We would appreciate your understanding and cooperation on this matter.
Ref.
[Important] e-Resources Access Authentication System to Be Changed in October 2019
https://www.kulib.kyoto-u.ac.jp/bulletin/1382701?lang=en
Contact: https://www.kulib.kyoto-u.ac.jp/form/14106?lang=en
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