King's access to useful eresources

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King's access to useful resources

The best way to navigate to King's resources is through the Journal Search and A-Z list of databases or via Library Search

To log in off campus, in general, look for ‘institutional log in/sign in’, select King’s College London from a drop down list (or start typing) and enter your King's email and password on the King's 'Sign In' screen when prompted. 

 Title

 Description

 Log in details

Box of Broadcasts (BoB National)

On-demand TV and radio programmes. Covers 60+ channels. 

Select 'Sign In', type 'King's College London' search box and select the relevant option. Individual registration is then required to your email address. 

BMJ

Formerly the British Medical Journal. Weekly peer-reviewed medical journal. Includes a new Coronavirus Hub.

King's username and password for access off campus. 

The Economist

Covers international news, politics, business, finance, science and technology. All articles from the print edition with an archive back to 1997. 

To access, enter your KCL email address in the login screen (there is no need to enter a password). At this stage, the Economist should automatically detect you are accessing from King’s College London and take you to our Multi-Factor Authentication log in.

Once you have completed this log in stage, you will be taken to the Economist platform.

 

Euromonitor

Passport is a global market information database and analysis tool containing comprehensive data and reports across all industries, countries and consumers.

To access the Euromonitor homepage, navigate to the platform using the link here.

When on-campus, click on the 'Institutional Login' option and then start typing 'King's College London' in the dropdown box on the next screen to log in. 

When off-campus, you will need to register for an account by selecting 'Register Here' and following the instructions to create your own account. You should then receive an email in order to verify your email address. When you next return to the log in page, you can use the log in details you have set up for future access.

Factiva

International news and business information. Useful for current newspapers. Includes non-English language titles.

King's username and password for access off campus. 

Please select the required journal as a source in the Search Builder. Use the Language Filter to search foreign language texts. For guidance and help on how to search Factiva see the Proquest Libguide and videos at https://proquest.libguides.com/factiva/about)

Financial Times

UK and international news coverage with a focus on business and finance.

Click on 'Sign in' (top left)
Enter KCL email address and click 'Next'
Click 'SSO Sign in' button

NB. If you see a Registration Page after signing in, try clearing your cookies and browser history.

 JAMA

Peer-reviewed medical journal from the American Medical Association. Covers all aspects of biomedicine. Includes a Coronavirus Resource Center.

For off-campus access, select ‘Sign In’ and then ‘Access through your institution’. From there, search for ‘Kings College London’ from the dropdown of institutions which will allow you to access.

Lancet

International general medical journal. Includes a Covid-19 Resource Centre. A range of specialist journals are also available

For off-campus access, select ‘Sign In’ and then ‘Sign in via your institution’. From there, search for ‘King’s College London’ from the dropdown of institutions which will allow you to access.

Libby

Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and more from us for free! Libby is a library reading app by OverDrive, loved by millions of readers worldwide!

Linking to your King's Library account required. King's username and password needed for access off campus. 

London Review of Books

Cultural magazine covering a broad range of subject areas. Includes book, film and exhibition reviews, memoir and reportage, poems, letters and diaries.

King's username and password for access off campus.

Nature

International weekly science journal. A range of specialist titles are also available. 

For off-campus access, select ‘Sign In’ and then ‘Sign in via your institution’. From there, search for ‘King’s College London’ from the dropdown of institutions which will allow you to access.

New England Journal of Medicine

Peer-reviewed journal covering global medicine and biomedical science. Includes a Coronavirus collection.

For off-campus access, select ‘Sign In’ and then ‘Sign in via your institution’. From there, search for ‘King’s College London’ from the dropdown of institutions which will allow you to access.

New Scientist

 Science and technology journal. Includes quick search strings on Covid-19.

 King's username and password for access off campus.

Science

Journal covering all fields of science. Includes ‘Latest Coronavirus research’.  

 King's username and password for access off campus.

Times Higher Education

Key journal for current data, analysis and insight on global higher education.

Individual registration required. King's students and staff should create a personal login using their King’s email address by registering on the publisher platform.

WONKHE

Diverse website focused on higher education policy.

None required, as this resource is openly available.

 

  • Last Updated Nov 05, 2024
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  • Answered By Pete Garner

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