Accessing Content on Oxford Academic
Institutional Access
Oxford Academic provides access to its content primarily through institutional subscriptions or purchases. Individuals affiliated with an institution that holds an active subscription have several methods to access the material.
IP Based Access
Generally, access is granted across the institutional network associated with specific IP addresses. This process is automatic, meaning users cannot sign out of an account authenticated via IP.
Sign In Through Your Institution
This option allows for remote access when you are off-campus. Utilizing Shibboleth/Open Athens technology, it enables single sign-on functionality between your institution’s portal and Oxford Academic.
- Click on “Sign in through your institution.”
- Select your institution from the list. You will then be redirected to your institution’s website.
- Once on your institution’s site, enter the credentials supplied by your institution, not your Oxford Academic personal account information.
- After successfully signing in, you will be redirected back to Oxford Academic.
If your institution is missing from the list or you encounter issues signing into the institution’s portal, please reach out to your librarian or administrator for assistance.
Sign In With a Library Card
Users can log in using their library card numbers. If problems arise during this process, contacting your librarian for support is advised.
Society Members
Access for society members to journals can be achieved through various methods:
Sign In Through Society Site
Many societies facilitate single sign-on between their websites and Oxford Academic. If you see the option “Sign in through society site” in the journal’s sign-in section:
- Click on “Sign in through society site.”
- Enter the credentials provided by your society on their site; refrain from using personal Oxford Academic account details.
- Once signed in successfully, you will be redirected back to Oxford Academic.
If you lack a society account or have forgotten your login details, please contact your corresponding society for help.
Sign In Using a Personal Account
Some societies allow their members to use personal accounts on Oxford Academic for access. Personal accounts are beneficial for receiving email notifications, saving searches, purchasing content, and managing subscriptions.
Viewing Your Signed In Accounts
To manage your signed-in accounts, click on the account icon located at the top right. Here you can:
- Check your signed-in personal account and manage account settings.
- View the institutional accounts that grant you access.
Signed In But Unable to Access Content
Oxford Academic hosts a diverse array of products. The institutional subscription you are linked with may not include the specific content you are attempting to access. If you think you should have access, please consult your librarian for clarification.
Institutional Account Management
For librarians and administrators, your personal account grants access to manage institutional accounts. From here, you can view and activate subscriptions, adjust institutional settings, check usage statistics, and more.
