Remote Access to Library Electronic Resources
- Remote Access from Beyond CityUHK Network
- Remote Access to Selected Library e-Resources for Subscribers of Alumni e-Resources Service
- Enquiries
Remote Access from Beyond CityUHK Network
Resources Accessible via the Library proxy servers
Access to the following Library e-resources from beyond the CityUHK network will be via the Library proxy servers:
- All e-books
- Databases marked with "Web (remote access available)" in the Location column in the Databases by Title, Databases by Subject and Databases by Type, as well as in the list of electronic resources on trial
- All e-theses
- CityUHK Examination Papers
- Digital CityUHK Collections:
To access the above Library e-resources,
- just click on the link to the desired Library electronic resources via the Library web site or CityUHK LibraryFind.
- authenticate yourself by entering your Electronic ID and AD/LAN Account password when prompted.
Resource to be Accessed via CityUHK VPN
The following database cannot be accessed using the above remote access method. Instead, they have to be accessed via the CityUHK VPN (Virtual Private Network):
- 中國基本古籍庫 Database of Chinese Classic Ancient Books
Introduction to CityUHK VPN and Connection Set-up
Current CityUHK staff and students who have Active Directory (AD) Accounts provided by the Computing Services Centre can access the above Library database remotely via the CityUHK Virtual Private Network (VPN) facility provided by the Centre.
Library users who do not hold valid AD Accounts such as holders of CityUHK Alumni Cards, Friends of the Library Cards, Reader's Cards and JULAC Library Cards issued by other UGC Libraries, as well as SCOPE students are NOT eligible to use this remote access service.
To use the CityUHK VPN, please refer to: https://www.cityu.edu.hk/its/services-facilities/virtual-private-network-vpn.
Access
To access the above database via CityUHK VPN,
- Get your computer connected to the Internet (via your ISP)
- Double click the CityUHK VPN icon on the desktop of your computer to start the connection. You need to log on CityUHK VPN with your AD Account.
- Click on the link to the database on the Library web site.
- Authenticate yourself when prompted and follow the instructions on screen.
Enquiries
Enquiries on the set-up of connection to CityUHK VPN and on the Active Directory (AD) Account for logging on CityUHK VPN can be directed to the CSC Service Desk at 3442-8340 or to it.servicedesk@cityu.edu.hk.
Enquiries related to access to the Library-subscribed electronic resources can be directed to the Virtual Instruction and Reference Help Desk at 3442-8395 or to lbinf@cityu.edu.hk.
