The E-Resources Access Service (SIRE) provides access to electronic information resources contracted by CRAI, from a computer/client/device inside or outside the University of Barcelona network. It is based on OCLC's EZproxy solution.
Requirements
You must be PDI, PAS or student of the University of Barcelona
Authenticate as a member of the UB (with UB or local identifier)
E-Resources Access Service (SIRE)
We present three options for access:
Lean Library Access is a browser extension that facilitates access to electronic resources subscribed by the CRAI of the University of Barcelona
Enabling access. If you access material from a search engine results page (e.g. Google or PubMed), a shortcut or a bookmark, or from UB Virtual Campus
Must be installed previously this Sire button and drag it to Bookmarks:
With access automatically activated. Must go through the Cercabib
Authentication
The session is automatically closed after an hour of inactivity
The session can also be disconnected by entering the URL: http://sire.ub.edu/logout
If a massive download is requested and done (more than 2 GB in less than 1 hour), the system blocks the user
Remember that the use of electronic resources is only authorized for academic purposes, not for profit or for professional activities outside the University.
You must accept the terms & conditions once per year.
For more information, consult the FAQs on accessing electronic resources or contact us via the User support service (SAU).
Except where otherwise noted, content on CRAI UB web is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.