Important: E-Journal and Database Authentication System has Changed (2023/4-)
From April 2023, the E-Journal and Database Authentication System has changed.
Agree the agreement about Using e-Resources Access Authentification System and use of the new authentication system are required to use the e-journals and databases.
With the new authentication system, you can use the system not only on campus, but also from off-campus environments such as home.
Please note that if you do not agree the agreement of the new authentication system at the first time, you will not be able to use most of the e-journals and databases.
■Setup and usage manual (by browser) ■ *ECS-ID/SPS-ID required
The new system is compatible with most browsers that allow JavaScript, but we recommend using browsers that have been tested to work, the following browsers:
Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox (Windows)
Safari (Mac)
*For Google Chrome (Mac) and Firefox (Mac), see the Windows version manual.
Safari (iPad), Safari (iPhone)
Google Chrome (Android)

Important: [Setup Manual available] E-Journal and Database Authentication System will Change (2022/11/30)
[Advance Notice] Important: E-Journal and Database Authentication System will Change (2022/10/03)
For inquiries, please contact:
E-Resources team, Kyoto University Main Library
https://www.kulib.kyoto-u.ac.jp/form/14106?lang=en
Posted: 2023/4/4
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