The University of Otago Library uses EZproxy authentication to provide access to subscribed electronic resources, via Library Search | Ketu. This includes eJournals, eBooks and databases. Use your University of Otago student/staff username and password when prompted to log in.
- Accessing electronic resources on-campus will generally bypass the EZproxy server and you should be able to access electronic resources directly
- Off-campus, or "Remote users" will be prompted to log in to EZproxy using your University of Otago username and password
- Licensing to subscribed electronic resources is restricted to authenticated users only for off-campus use. Remote
users include:
- Some computers on the University network
- All off-campus computers, whether or not they are connected via VPN
- Users on staff or student virtual desktops
- A small number of electronic resources require a different username and password, this will be noted in the Library Search | Ketu record. These resources can be accessed by emailing: access.library@otago.ac.nz
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Otago Polytechnic students
As an Otago Polytechnic student or staff member you can access Otago Polytechnic electronic resources using EZproxy on the Otago Polytechnic Library Search | Ketu site. Use your Otago Polytechnic username and password to log into the library catalogue, databases, My Library Account, and to access the Otago Polytechnic library's interloan service.
External users
Access to University of Otago Library eResources for non-University staff or students is restricted, and a University username is required. Refer to the related article: External usernames
Alumni users
Access to the University of Otago's electronic resources is restricted to authenticated students and staff. Alumni users are unable to access subscribed electronic resources.
Access to Google Scholar from off-campus
You can use Google Scholar off-campus but appear to be on-campus so that full-text articles are available:
Occasionally, the University's use of Google Scholar breaches their limit for acceptable/expected use. When attempting to search Google Scholar after accessing it via the University of Otago Library website, you might get an error message relating to "unusual traffic on your computer network".
While the University waits to be cleared, you may wish to use the following links as workarounds:
If you have a query about a specific electronic resource, contact the library's eResource team:
- Email access.library@otago.ac.nz (Mon to Fri, 8:30am to 5:00pm)
- Phone the eResource team: +64 3 479 9780 (Mon to Fri, 8:30am to 5:00pm)
- Ask staff at any library desk for assistance
For assistance outside of these hours, contact AskOtago.