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Accessing Subscribed Databases

Learn how users can access scholarly databases subscribed to, recommended by or linked through the FUOYE Digital Library.

Audience: Students, Academic Staff, Researchers, LibrariansStatus: PublishedVisibility: PublicLast Reviewed: 2026
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Subscribed databases are scholarly platforms that provide access to academic journals, e-books, conference papers, citation indexes, legal resources, medical resources, engineering databases and other specialist research materials.

  • Journal articles
  • E-books
  • Conference proceedings
  • Citation indexes
  • Legal materials
  • Medical and health sciences resources
  • Engineering and technology databases
  • Business and management resources
  • Science databases
  • Research tools and indexes
  1. Open the FUOYE Digital Library homepage.
  2. Click Subscribed Databases or Database Gateway.
  3. Select a database by name, subject or provider.
  4. Read the access note carefully.
  5. Click the database link.
  6. Log in or connect as instructed where required.
  7. Contact library support if access fails.
  • Open Access: available without subscription.
  • FUOYE Subscription: available through institutional arrangement.
  • Campus Network: may require access from FUOYE network.
  • Remote Access: may require approved login or proxy access.
  • Vendor Login: may require vendor-managed credentials or registration.
  • Trial Access: temporary access for evaluation.
  • Search with clear keywords.
  • Use subject filters.
  • Use advanced search features where available.
  • Download citation metadata if supported.
  • Check publication date and peer-review status.
  • Do not share restricted files illegally.
  • Cite sources correctly.

If a subscribed database asks for payment or login unexpectedly, do not assume access is unavailable. Contact the library with the database name, error message and screenshot.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I access subscribed databases from home?

This depends on the database and FUOYE access arrangement. Some may require approved remote access.

Can I share downloaded articles?

Sharing must follow copyright, licence and database terms of use.

What should I do if access is denied?

Contact database access support or Ask an E-Librarian with the database name and error details.