Using electronic resources from off campus
OneSearch
Log in to OneSearch with your network username/password. Anyone can search OneSearch as a guest user, but if you are off campus or wish to view your Library account information then you should log in.
Library Catalogue
Log in to the Catalogue with your network username/password. Anyone can search the Catalogue as a guest user, but if you wish to view your Library account information then you should log in.
MetaLib
Log in to MetaLib with your network username/password.
Help
If you have forgotten your network password or you have not used or changed it within the last year please contact the ISS Service Desk, who will be able to advise.
Athens/UK Federation
Some resources in MetaLib require an extra login, whether you are on or off campus. These are handled by the Athens/UK Federation service. At present they are:
- British Library Sound Archive
- Census (Casweb)
- Digimap
- UK Data Archive
To access these services:
- Log in to OneSearch
- Search for the database you want to use
- Look for an Athens or UK Federation link – click on it, choose Lancaster University from the list of institutions and follow instructions
Unique usernames and passwords
Some resources require different credentials to the above, whether you are on or off campus. At present these are:
- Foresight: the International Journal of Applied Forecasting
- FRIEZE
- Oracle (International Institute of Forecasters)
- Naxos Music Library
The usernames/passwords can be obtained from here.
Virtual Private Network
Users of the Virtual Private Network (VPN) service are able to use most Library resources as if they were on campus. ISS offer the VPN service to allow access to personal filestore from off campus. This involves some configuration to your off campus machine. ISS provide instructions and support.