If you want access to e-books and e-journals outside the UMCG / RUG network, you must first log in to the proxy server. Once logged in, you have access to our entire online collection.

When do you need to log in?

You will only need to log in if you want to consult the library sources from outside the network.
Please note: 'UMCG Anywhere' and the Next Gen laptops do NOT automatically give access to our digital collection. Our advice is therefore to ALWAYS start your search for literature or resources on this library website. That ensures that the proxy login starts at the moment you want access.

Be aware that 'UMCG Anywhere' and also the Next Gen laptops are NOT automatically identifying properly for access to our digital collection. Our advice is therefore to ALWAYS start your search for scientific litererature or resources, from our library website. That way the proxy-login is ensured to kick-in the moment you want access.

How to log in?

• UMCG staff (hospital part)
  Log in using your UMCG email address (not your UMCG username!) and your UMCG password (Single sign-on)
  
• UMCG staff (faculty part)
  Log in using your p-number from the University (Single sign-on)
  
• Students and interns
  Log in using your s-number from the University (Single sign-on)
  

How to login with your UMCG account or RUG number?

Start from the website of the library. Search and select the e-journal, e-book or database you want to consult. You will automatically enter the login screen, where you can log in with your RUG number or UMCG account.

Lean Library: the library in your browser

Add our browser extension now to your browser in the Basiswerkplek, the WOM and at home!: anywhere, anytime access to our online information resources, for your desktop or laptop.
(not yet for tablets/mobile)
More info

Library Connect button

also for tablets/mobile

This is a very useful tool to get access from everywhere, ánd it always shows the Get-It button in PubMed.

Other options