The Library is upgrading the system that handles authentication for our Library eResources (online journals, eBooks, electronic databases) on Monday, September 16.

The new system, Shibboleth, will provide increased security and reliability, and a more streamlined user experience. It is widely recognised as the industry standard for library resource authentication across the UK.

From Monday, you should still sign in to Library eResources as normal (i.e. via the University log-in page using your University log-in details).

While we are not anticipating any major disruption to eResources, there may be some temporary access issues while the migration is carried out. Some resources may also require users to undertake additional steps to relink to their personalised content (saved searches etc.)

Information for RefWorks users

As a result of the changes to our authenticaiton system, RefWorks users are required to perform a one-time relink of their personal RefWorks account when next logging into RefWorks. This relink is necessary to retain access to personalised content, including references, folders, and custom settings. 

A step-by-step guide to relinking your RefWorks account can be found here: Relinking Your RefWorks Account – A Guide For Users

Information for users with personal Elsevier accounts

As a result of the changes to our authenticaiton system, users with personal Elsevier accounts are required to perform a one-time relink of their personal Elsevier account when next logging into one of the Elsevier platforms. This relink is necessary to retain access to personalised content, including saved searches and reading history. The Elsevier platforms are:

• Science Direct 
• Scopus 
• Knovel 
• SciVal 
• Engineering Village 

Please note that the relinking process will look different in each platform, it is therefore recommended that you use ScienceDirect where possible so that your experience matches the steps in the following guide: Relinking Your Elsevier Account – A Guide For Users

If you do encounter any issues, please report them directly to the Library eResources team at ertenq@gcu.ac.uk.

We will update this blog with further details as we progress with the system migration.