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Remote Access

Remote Access is a service that allows you to use electronic resources (including e-journals, e-books, and databases) subscribed to by Fukuoka University from outside of the university, including at your home and on the go.

　※Only electronic resources which permit external access are available for Remote Access.

How to Use

To use electric resources, you will need your "Fukudai ID" from the "Fukuoka University Authentication Platform System."
Please click on the following link for the imformation regarding "Fukudai ID."
Authentication Platform (Fukudai ID Management) System (Fukuoka University Information Technology Center)

Access from "Database" page

1. Access to "Database" (Japanese) page and search for the electronic resources you want to use.
2. Click the "Use (Remote)" (Japanese) button colored Navy under the resource name.
3. When the login screen of the  Remote Access System  will appear, enter your "Fukudai ID" account name and password to log in.
4. The top page of electronic resources will be displayed, so please use it.

   ※Due to contracts with publishers, there are electronic resources that are restricted to users who can access them from outside the university. When users do not have permission to access electronic resources from outside the university, an error message will be displayed and they will not be able to use them.

5. When you finished using the database, be sure to click the logout button or sign out button to end your session. If the electronic resource does not have a logout button, close your browser completely to end your remote access session.

   ※Some databases have restrictions on the number of simultaneous accesses. Please be sure to log out when you are finished using the database so that the next user can access it.

Access from "E-Journal/E-Book" Page

1. Access "E-Journal/E-Book" page and click the menu "Remote Access."
2. When the login screen of the Remote Access System  will appear, enter your "Fukudai ID" account name and password to log in.
3. The electronic journal/e-book search page will be displayed again, so search for the title you want to read.
4. If there is an icon next to the resource name on the search results, it can be read from outside the university. Click on the link for the name of the electronic resource to display the top page for each resource.

   ※Due to contracts with publishers, there are electronic resources that are restricted to users who can access them from outside the university. When users do not have permission to access electronic resources from outside the university, an error message will be displayed and they will not be able to use them.

5. When you finish using the service, be sure to click the logout button or sign out button to end your session. If the electronic resource does not have a logout button, close your browser completely to end your remote access session.

   ※Some databases have restrictions on the number of simultaneous accesses. Please be sure to log out when you are finished using the database so that the next user can access it.

Notes Regarding Usage

• Only Fukuoka University members are able to use this service. Moreover, lending or transferring your "Fukudai ID" to others is prohibited.
• Please use the electronic resources in an appropriate manner, and read "Notes Regarding Usage of Electronic Resources" before use.
  Notes Regarding Usage of Electronic Resources
• Illicit usage of the service may lead to university-wide usage suspensions. Please note that in the case of a violation, the user may be individually requested to take responsibility.
• While using Remote Access, "fukuoka-u.idm.oclc.org" is included in the URL.
• In the following cases, you will be disconnected from Remote Access (unable to receive the service). In such cases, please refer to the above usage instructions and login again.
  • When you close your browser while using the service.
  • When "fukuoka-u.idm.oclc.org" is no longer included in the URL. (This may occur when you repeatedly follow links to multiple electronic resources or external sites.)