Why can't I access the full article?
This could be due to one of the following reasons: Some databases offer abstracts and citation information only; or Some journal titles may have embargoes on the most current content, use eJournal ...
- Who do I contact if I'm having trouble accessing an e-journal or database?
Please submit an Access Problems Form or contact Your Library.
- Why do some databases or e-journals need a password?
There are a number of reasons why a database or e-journal might require a separate username & password: 1. Access to some resources is restricted to certain user groups. 2. Some vendors only provide ...
- I can't access the databases off campus, what should I do?
Please ensure that you are accessing the databases, ebooks and ejournals from the Library Catalogue, we recommend you don't use bookmarks, since the vendors update the web addresses to these resources...
- Why do I get a 'connection refused', try again later or 'there are too many concurrent users' message when I try to access this database?
Too many users may be trying to access the database at once. Wait a little while and then try again. Or alternatively contact your Library for advice on other relevant databases or e-journals. Shou...
- Why am I unable to connect to an article from a citation I saved?
If you cannot connect to an article that you saved or emailed, it is possible that the University Library's proxy prefix has been omitted from the link. To link to the article, enter the URL into th...
- Where do I find the Ebrary username and password?
The Ebrary username and password is created by you when you create a 'bookshelf'. Creating a personal bookshelf allows you to save books and archive annotations and highlights you've made while you c...
- Why do I have to log in again when I click on the browser's 'back' button?
Clicking on your browser's "back" button will take you out of the University's proxy server "loop". To reconnect to the proxy server, you will need to return to the Library Catalogue and re-login...
- I can't access PDFs or full text documents in some databases, I get a content is blocked or similar message
It is likely that the content has been blocked by the pop-up blocker in your browser. Pop-up Blocker is a feature in some browsers that lets you limit or block most pop-ups. You can choose the l...
- How can I access full text articles from MJA?
In order to access full text articles from the Medical Journal of Australia: MJA, every user must now register on the eMJA website.
Firstly, locate the MJA website using the A-Z Journal Search (s...
- How do I Create an RSS Feed to the table of contents in an Online Journal?
The best way to create an RSS feed to the table of contents in an online journal or to new journal title lists in the online databases is to use the built in RSS reader in the default browser on yo...
- How do I access the University's electronic resources?
If you are a currently enrolled student or staff member at Notre Dame then you will have access to the electronic resources that the University subscribes to. These include individual electronic jo...
- How do I submit the Database Access Support Form?
There are a few ways that you can submit the Database Access Support Form once you have filled it out:
Off-campus - via the Microsoft Word 'Send' function - Go to the Round Microsoft Button (to...
- How do I enable Java and "cookies" in my browser?
Many online resources require Java and "cookies" to be enabled in your web browser. If they have not been enabled the database or catalogue may not work at all, or may not work correctly.
To enabl...
- What are the implications of using a personal firewall or anti-virus software on my computer?
You may be unable to access some databases when running firewall or anti-virus software. You may need to disable these programs to connect to some databases. If you are blocked by a workplace or ne...
- What are the implications of using a computer at my place of work?
Most workplace networks use firewalls, proxy servers and other security measures that may affect some online resources. For this reason many library databases may not be usable from your workplace....
- Why can't I access a database by going directly to their website?
Always connect to a database via the Databases page located under the Finding Information tab in the Library Website. Going directly to the web page for a database may not work from off campus.
- How do I find journal articles?
If you have the title of the article and the name of the journal it comes from:
Go to either the eJournal A - Z Search or the Library Catalogue and search for the title of the journal the article ...
- What is an Electronic Journal or E-journal?
An E-journal or Electronic Journal is simply a journal or magazine that is available online.
Most E-journals are simply digitised versions of the printed journal. Exactly the same information is ...
- Where can I find links to other library catalogues?
You will find links to other university, state and national library catalogues in the Library website, under Borrowing - Reciprocal Borrowing. Alternatively you can search the National Library databa...