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Help accessing e-resources

Here you will find answers to frequently asked questions (FAQ) about access to electronic resources such as articles, e-books, curriculum and databases.

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A lot of issues can be fixed by

If the problem persists, log in to Oria and report via "Report broken link/Meld lenkefeil" on the record.

I can't get access to the article when I follow the link from Oria

  • Sometimes the link sends you to the journal’s front page. Then you need to either search for the article there, or find it using the year, volume and issue of the article.
  • Some articles can be read directly from the website, while others must be downloaded as a PDF. Look for the PDF icon on the website.
  • In case of access issues, see also "A lot of issues can be fixed by" on this web page.

How do I access e-books and articles from the reading list?

Go to the curriculum’s reading list via Canvas to get full access to the resources. 

I can't access the e-resource on my curriculum

  • Check that you are in the curriculum’s reading list via Canvas.
  • The e-resource is either a link or PDF. If you can't find the PDF after downloading it, check downloads on your PC.
  • If the link from the reading list doesn't work, you can search for the title directly in Oria (oria.no).
  • See also "A lot of issues can be fixed by" on this web page.

I can't access the e-book even though it says "Available online"

  • Some e-books can only be read by a limited number of people at the same time. If you get a message that the book is in use, try again later.
  • Some e-books are for borrowing only and cannot be freely downloaded. Read the message that appears on the screen when you open the book.
  • See also "A lot of issues can be fixed by" on this web page.

I searched a database and clicked @oslomet, but I can't access the article

@OsloMet link will take you to Oria, where you'll see if the article is available. If the article is not available in full text, you can log in to Oria and order it.

I am an external user. How do I get access?

Due to conditions set by our providers, external users only have access to OsloMet's e-resources via the search terminals in the library.

Do you have any questions?

If you’re experiencing access issues, feel free to send us a brief description and screenshots. Send the e-mail to ub.digitalt@oslomet.no.