HomeIf you are a student or employee of Hiroshima University, you can access electronic journals and books, as well as databases from home, or when you are on a business trip. If you are an associate of Hiroshima University (but not a member of the Hiroshima University system) or a member of the general public, you cannot access these services from outside of campus. You can find the 2 methods for connecting to these services below.
From April 24, 2026 onward, the appearance of the authentication screen for off-campus access (Single Sign-On) will change.
The ID/password sign-in procedure will remain the same as before.
１ Accessing Through "Single Sign-On"（Shibboleth）
By just authenticating your Hiroshima University ID and password, you can access some electronic journals, books, and databases.
1. How to Authenticate your ID and Password on Journal and Database Websites
On the electronic journal or database website, please select “Organization Login (Shibboleth Login / Institution Login)”.
2. Authenticate your ID and Password on the OpenAthens Login screen
The OpenAthens Login screen will be displayed. Please log in using your Hiroshima University ID and password.
3. Using the Electronic Journals and Databases
If you are able to log in, you will be able to use the electronic journals and databases.
※Currently, the following electronic journals and databases are available to access through "single sign-on" (shibboleth).
- CiNii Research
- Cambridge University Press Journals
- EBSCOhost
- Early English Books Online
- Gale E-Books
- The Making of the Modern World, Part I & II
- Maruzen eBook Library
- Nature
- Oxford University Press Journals
- Science Direct
- Scopus
- SpringerLink
- Web of Science
- Wiley Online Library
- 研究社Online Dictionary
- ジャパンナレッジLib
- メディカルオンライン
２ Connecting with VPN
The VPN service is a service that allows you to connect to the on-campus network from off-campus.
1. Installing the Software and Connecting
After downloading and installing the special software, please connect to the VPN. For information on installing and connecting, please check the Information Media Center's instructions.
For more detailed questions or inquiries, please contact the Information Media Center directly.
2. Using Electronic Journals and Databases
After connecting to the VPN, you can use the electronic journal and book databases that Hiroshima University has a contract with.
The following databases are not available when connecting through the VPN due to the terms of their contracts.
- Beck Online: Premium Edition (C.H. Beck)
- UpToDate (Wolters Kluwer Health)
Terms may change with the yearly renewal of contracts.
