VPN to access the resources. Please note the information about accessing resources in DBIS and EZB. External access to e-media is only possible for university members.

Further information about EZProxy

EZProxy is a convenient alternative to the VPN to be able to use the library’s online offerings from your home. There is no need to install additional software, for example. To login, you will use your my.ohm user information.

Basically, all the user has to do is use their my.ohm user information in the login window to authenticate themselves as a member of the Ohm. 

However, that only works if you use the e-media links that are on the library’s website or in OPAC. 

If a bookmark has been set for specific e-resources, they can be adjusted by inserting thn.idm.oclc.org/login front of the original URL. The link will then look like this, for example:

https://thn.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://link.springer.com/

After you log in, you can see whether it worked by looking at the URL. After the actual URL, you will see thn.idm.oclc.org, for example, link-springer-com.thn.idm.oclc.org"

There are no special technical requirements. EZProxy works independently of browsers and operating systems.

JavaScript, pop-ups, and cookies, however, must be permitted by your web browser (the standard settings of current browsers are usually enough).

The most common error source is old browser cookies. Therefore, if you have problems with EZProxy, first delete the cookies in your browser, close the browser, open the browser, and try again. Changing browsers (e.g. Mozilla Firefox instead of Edge) can also help.

Sometimes there are difficulties, if the security options in a browser are set “too strict”, e.g., if cookies are generally rejected. You will then have to explicitly permit EZProxy cookies in the settings.

Most online resources can be used with EZProxy. However, some databases and e-journals use other options (e.g., individual registration) or can only be used on campus. Therefore, please note the information provided for each individual database (in DBIS) and e-journals (in EZB).