Electronic journals and e-books offer various advantages, such as immediate access upon publication, easy search functionality, links to related information, and the ability to use them without visiting the library. As part of its academic information infrastructure development, Hiroshima University Library is promoting the introduction of electronic journals and e-books. 

*These resources can be accessed from computers connected to the Hiroshima University network.　When connecting to campus Wi-Fi, please use "HU-CUP". Access is not available through "eduroam".

• Search through OPAC Library Catalog: After searching by title, keyword, etc., you can filter for electronic journals and e-books using the "Material Type" option in the "Refine Search" section.
• Search from Title List

Electronic journals can be accessed from off-campus locations such as your home or while traveling. Click here for off-campus access methods.

When using electronic journals, please download only the articles you need. Downloading large numbers of articles, either manually or using software, is a violation of our contract. Additionally, please disable any web browser extensions that automatically download all linked content, as this may be considered mechanical downloading. Other important points to note are as follows:

• Please refrain from using software or browser extensions for automatic file downloads, regardless of the number of files.
• Do not download articles you might potentially read in the future. (e.g., downloading all articles from a specific journal issue)
• Even if you're not "saving" files, manual viewing and printing are considered "downloads". Please avoid printing multiple articles at once for later reading. (e.g., printing all articles from a specific journal issue)
• When viewing PDF files, please click only once (single-click). The number of clicks may be counted as the number of downloads.

It is strictly prohibited to reproduce, distribute, transmit, or sell downloaded articles to others, or to convert them into any other format or medium, or modify their content for use without the copyright holder's consent, as these actions infringe on copyright and intellectual property rights.

Failure to comply with these guidelines constitutes a contract violation and may result in the publisher suspending electronic journal access for the entire Hiroshima University.

To ensure that Hiroshima University students and staff can always comfortably use electronic journals, please adhere to the above guidelines.

Hiroshima University Library, Reference Service Section

TEL: 082-424-5631
E-mail: tosho-fukyu-wrc[at]office.hiroshima-u.ac.jp *Please replace [at] with @ in the email address.

Hiroshima University Library, Journal Collection Section 

TEL: 082-424-6212
E-mail: tosho-seibi-zasshi[at]office.hiroshima-u.ac.jp *Please replace [at] with @ in the email address.