Off-campus electronic access

<div><h3>Electronic resources the Library pays for</h3><div> Due to licensing agreements, off-campus access to some of the academic licensed electronic resources the Library pays for is restricted to currently registered students and staff members of Stellenbosch University.</div> </div>As a registered student or staff member, visit our <a href="/">library homepage</a> <a href="/"></a> and type your search terms in the search box or choose E-databases or E-journals from the FIND menu. Guidelines are available at <a href="https://libguides.sun.ac.za/StepbyStep">Find, access and use information effectively: a step by step guide</a>. See <a href="https://libguides.sun.ac.za/content.php?pid=344501&sid=2818211">Find informatio</a>n.<div> <div>When off-campus and prompted to Sign-On, sign-in with your SU username and passsword. See <a href="https://libguides.sun.ac.za/c.php?g=743008&p=8428337&preview=351022050e1b3aee13708f947afa8048">Ways of accessing e-resources from off-campus</a> </div><div><div><div><div><h3> IT Help?</h3><a href="https://libguides.sun.ac.za/c.php?g=743008&p=5316182">Password Selfhelp</a> | Report your off-campus access problem to <a href="https://servicedesk.sun.ac.za/jira/plugins/servlet/theme/portal/13">Library IT</a>. <h1> SU e-application process</h1><hr /><div> If you do not have your own SU username and password, see the SU user application options below for access to electronic services on the SU campus (and off-campus), which is handled by the Information Technology Division of the University. <div> </div> Follow links below for specific application process:<div><table class="ms-rteTable-2" cellspacing="0" style="width:100%;height:225px;"><tbody><tr class="ms-rteTableEvenRow-2"><td class="ms-rteTableEvenCol-2" colspan="1" style="width:100%;"> <a href="#1">Undergraduate & postgraduate students </a></td></tr><tr class="ms-rteTableOddRow-2"><td class="ms-rteTableEvenCol-2" colspan="1" style="width:100%;"> <a href="#2">Prospective postgraduate students </a></td></tr><tr class="ms-rteTableEvenRow-2"><td class="ms-rteTableEvenCol-2" colspan="1" style="width:100%;"> <a href="#3">Staff </a></td></tr><tr class="ms-rteTableOddRow-2"><td class="ms-rteTableEvenCol-2" colspan="1" style="width:100%;"> <a href="#4">External workers </a></td></tr><tr class="ms-rteTableEvenRow-2"><td class="ms-rteTableEvenCol-2" colspan="1" style="width:100%;"> <a href="#5">Pensioners</a></td></tr><tr class="ms-rteTableOddRow-2"><td class="ms-rteTableEvenCol-2" colspan="1" style="width:100%;"> <a href="#6">Alumni</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div><div> </div><h2> </h2><h3> </h3><h2>Undergraduate & postgraduate students</h2><hr /></div> </div><div>Undergraduates and postgraduates can <a href="http://www.sun.ac.za/english/maties/apply">apply online for submission</a> and usernames are automatically allocated. See <a href="/_layouts/15/WopiFrame.aspx?sourcedoc={71B2B391-0F9C-4D5A-AF12-3D64AA93A397}&file=Undergraduate%20E-application%20Eng.pdf&action=default">How to Apply</a>. Once you have completed your e-application AND you are a registered undergraduate or postgraduate student, you should have off-campus access to the library's academic licensed e-resources and your library account to, <a title="Renew your books online" href="https://sun-primo.hosted.exlibrisgroup.com/primo-explore/account?vid=27US_V1&section=overview&lang=en_US" target="_blank">renew your books online</a>, via the <a href="/en-za/Pages/Home.aspx">library homepage</a> with your SU username and new password. Note: In accordance with the University's password policy it is necessary to change your password via <a href="https://www.sun.ac.za/password">https://www.sun.ac.za/password</a> every 90 days otherwise your e-access will automatically expire. IMPORTANT: Your SU username will only be valid until the end of March each year. You will have to <a href="http://www0.sun.ac.za/itservices/useradm/usernames.htm">reactivate your username</a> prior to the cut-off date otherwise your e-access will expire. </div><h2> Prospective postgraduate students</h2><hr /><div><div>In order to obtain off-campus access to the library’s academic licensed e-resources to finalise your research proposal for approval, you need to apply online for submission as a prospective postgraduate student at Stellenbosch University. This e-application process is handled by the University's Admission Office. </div><h3>The e-application process for postgraduate studies is available <a href="https://www.sun.ac.za/english/pgstudies" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>. </h3><div><h3>HELP WITH YOUR APPLICATION: </h3></div></div><div><table width="100%" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td>SU Client Services <div>+27 (0)21 808 9111 </div><div> +27 (0)21 887 5209 </div><div> Email: <a href="mailto:info@sun.ac.za" target="_blank">info@sun.ac.za </a></div></td><td class="ms-rteTableOddCol-0" style="width:50%;"> <div> </div></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><div>*Remember to provide your SU Username (or Applicant ID) when you contact SU Client Services. </div><div>ACCESS TO THE LIBRARY'S ACADEMIC LICENSED E-RESOURCES: </div>Once you have completed your e-application as a prospective postgraduate student, you should have off-campus access via the <a href="/en-za/Pages/Home.aspx">library homepage</a> with your SU username and new password. Note: In accordance to the University’s password policy it is necessary to change your password via <a href="https://www.sun.ac.za/password">https://www.sun.ac.za/password</a> every 90 days otherwise your e-access will automatically expire. <div> </div><div><div>IMPORTANT: Your username will only be valid until the end of March each year. If your proposal is accepted, you will continue to have access to the library's e-resources as soon as you register as an SU postgraduate student (see <a href="/en-za/Help/Pages/offcampus-electronic-access.aspx#1">Undergraduate & postgraduate students</a>). <h2> Staff</h2></div><hr /><div> The user account application for staff members are handled by their department under their own cost centres. Should you find yourself at the University as a staff member without your own SU username and password, please consult with your departmental secretary to complete the username application process (step 1 - 2), thereafter you need to complete the final step: </div><div> Departemental secretary Step 1:<a href="http://www0.sun.ac.za/itservices/useradm/usernames.htm" target="_blank"> </a> If the user already has a role and US number, you need to <a href="https://maties2.sun.ac.za/rtad4/network_request">create a username</a> for the staff member. Step 2: Approve the new created username on the departmental cost point via the University's <a href="http://www0.sun.ac.za/itservices/useradm/usernames.htm" target="_blank"> </a><a href="http://www0.sun.ac.za/itservices/useradm/usernames.htm" target="_blank">User Administration</a>, choose Cost Cente Admin. Email the newly created SU username and temporary password to the staff member. </div><div> </div><div><div></div> Staff member After above steps had been done, you will receive an email from your departmental secretary providing you with your own SU username and temporary password. You can now create your own unique password. See <a href="https://libguides.sun.ac.za/c.php?g=743008&p=5316182"></a><a data-cke-saved-href="http://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/Notices/DispForm.aspx?ID=1419" href="http://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/Notices/DispForm.aspx?ID=1419"></a><a data-cke-saved-href="http://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/Notices/DispForm.aspx?ID=1419" href="http://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/Notices/DispForm.aspx?ID=1419">Change your password online</a>. Once that is done, you should have off-campus access to the library's academic licensed e-resources and your library account to, <a title="Renew your books online" href="https://sun-primo.hosted.exlibrisgroup.com/primo-explore/account?vid=27US_V1&section=overview&lang=en_US" target="_blank">renew your books online</a>, via the <a href="/en-za/Pages/Home.aspx">library homepage</a> with your SU username and new password. Note: In accordance to the University’s password policy it is necessary to change your password via <a href="https://www.sun.ac.za/password">https://www.sun.ac.za/password</a> every 90 days otherwise your e-access will automatically expire.</div><div> </div><div> <h4> Cost</h4>The <a href="http://itservices.sun.ac.za/useradm/usernames.htm" target="_blank">cost of username reactivation</a> of a staff member will be debited to the cost centre of the particular academic department/division on campus. The cost centre to be used for user reactivation must be provided by the academic department/division (in most instances the administrative officer of the department/division will be able to provide this). </div><div> </div><div>IMPORTANT: Your SU username will only be valid until the end of March each year. You will have to <a href="http://www0.sun.ac.za/itservices/useradm/usernames.htm" target="_blank"> reactivate your username</a> prior to the cut-off date otherwise your e-access will expire. <h2> External workers</h2></div><hr /><div>Academic departments/divisions may choose to register their external workers at their particular department/division for electronic services (e-access) under their own cost centres for a SU user account. Should you find yourself at the University as an external worker without your own SU username and password, please consult with your departmental secretary to complete the identity role and username application process (step 1 - 3), thereafter you need to complete the last step: </div>Departmental secretary Step 1: Create an <a href="http://blogs.sun.ac.za/it/2014/06/06/sunid-the-facts/" target="_blank">identity record for external worker on SUNiD</a>. Step 2: Once the user already has a role and US number, you need to <a href="https://maties2.sun.ac.za/rtad4/network_request">create a username</a> for your external worker. Step 3: Approve the new created SU username on the departmental cost point via the University's <a href="http://www0.sun.ac.za/itservices/useradm/usernames.htm" target="_blank"> User Administration</a>, choose Cost Cente Admin. Email the newly created SU username and temporary password to your external worker. External worker After above steps had been done, you will receive an email from your departmental secretary providing you with your own SU username and temporary password. You can now create your own unique password. See <a href="https://libguides.sun.ac.za/c.php?g=743008&p=5316182"></a><a data-cke-saved-href="http://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/Notices/DispForm.aspx?ID=1419" href="http://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/Notices/DispForm.aspx?ID=1419"></a><a data-cke-saved-href="http://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/Notices/DispForm.aspx?ID=1419" href="http://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/Notices/DispForm.aspx?ID=1419">Change your password online</a>. Once that is done, you should have off-campus access to the library's academic licensed e-resources and your library account to, <a title="Renew your books online" href="https://sun-primo.hosted.exlibrisgroup.com/primo-explore/account?vid=27US_V1&section=overview&lang=en_US" target="_blank">renew your books online</a>, via the <a href="/en-za/Pages/Home.aspx">library homepage</a> with your SU username and new password. Note: In accordance to the University’s password policy it is necessary to change your password via <a href="https://www.sun.ac.za/password">https://www.sun.ac.za/password</a> every 90 days otherwise your e-access will automatically expire. IMPORTANT: Your SU username will only be valid until the end of March each year. You will have to <a href="http://www0.sun.ac.za/itservices/useradm/usernames.htm" target="_blank"> reactivate your username</a> prior to the cut-off date otherwise your e-access will expire. <div>Cost The <a href="http://www0.sun.ac.za/itservices/useradm/usernames.htm" target="_blank">cost of username reactivation</a> of an external worker will be debited to the cost centre of the particular academic department/division on campus. The cost centre to be used for user application must be provided by the academic department/division (in most instances the administrative officer of the department/division will be able to provide this). <div><h3></h3></div></div> <h2> </h2><div><h2> Pensioners</h2><hr /></div> Pensioners can <a href="http://itservices.sun.ac.za/useradm/usernames.htm" target="_blank"> reactivate username online</a> or at the cashiers at Administration A on Stellenbosch campus or at Tygerberg cashiers. <a href="http://www0.sun.ac.za/itservices/useradm/usernames.htm"> </a> Once you have completed your reactivation, you should have off-campus access to the library's academic licensed e-resources and your library account to, <a title="Renew your books online" href="https://sun-primo.hosted.exlibrisgroup.com/primo-explore/account?vid=27US_V1&section=overview&lang=en_US" target="_blank">renew your books online</a>, via the <a href="/en-za/Pages/Home.aspx">library homepage</a> with your SU username and new password. <div></div>Note: In accordance to the University’s password policy it is necessary to change your password via <a href="https://www.sun.ac.za/password">https://www.sun.ac.za/password</a> every 90 days otherwise your e-access will automatically expire. IMPORTANT: Your SU username will only be valid until the end of March each year. You will have to <a href="http://www0.sun.ac.za/itservices/useradm/usernames.htm" target="_blank"> reactivate your username</a> prior to the cut-off date otherwise your e-access will expire. <h4>Cost</h4>The <a href="http://www0.sun.ac.za/itservices/useradm/usernames.htm" target="_blank">cost of username </a><a href="http://www0.sun.ac.za/itservices/useradm/usernames.htm" target="_blank">reactivation</a> can be paid online or at the cashiers at Administration A on Stellenbosch campus or at Tygerberg cashiers. <div><div> <h2> Alumni</h2></div><hr /></div><h3>Electronic resources the Library pays for</h3><div> Due to licensing agreements, off-campus access to the electronic resources the Library pays for is restricted to currently registered students and staff members of Stellenbosch University. See <a href="/en-za/Usingthelibrary/Pages/Alumni-guide.aspx">Alumni guide</a>. </div><div></div> <h3></h3></div></div></div></div></div></div>

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