UBC Library is pleased to announce that we will be moving to a new Single Sign On (SSO) approach to Pitchbook. On the morning of Wednesday, March 11th , UBC users will be able to login directly to Pitchbook via the Library Website with their UBC CWL login. Users will no longer need to login multiple […]
UPDATE: Issue Fixed as of March 5th, 2026 We are seeing reports of users seeing blocked access to CPS. We are investigating. Please use the workaround link here – https://resources.library.ubc.ca/page.php?details=cps&id=674
Users are unable to access Factiva Journals and left at a Factiva Login Page. eResources is investigating. In the meantime, please use the Factiva link on the Resource Page which still works – https://resources.library.ubc.ca/page.php?details=factiva&id=543 You can search for the journal you wish to access there.
Some users are seeing are ‘’Access not authorized’ error when trying to access Pitchbook and/or re-create their account to access. If you see this issue, your account likely requires a hard reset, which will fix the issue. Please reach out to eResources and we can take care of this for you -> https://about.library.ubc.ca/contact-us/ejournal-help/
UPDATE: Issue Fixed as of February 3rd, 2026 Off-Campus Users are currently unable to access Kanopy and see a blank screen with a ‘Closing the window…” This is an Authentication Issue and being investigated by OpenAthens – https://resource.status.openathens.net/ Access to Kanopy appears to be still be working for on campus users.
UPDATE: Issue Fixed as of December 18, 2025 We are seeing some scattered linking access issues for when users try to access ProQuest Databases. Users are seeing a blank screen or a ‘This page isn’t working’ or a “HTTP Status 500 – Internal Server Error” As workaround, please use the below link to access ProQuest.com […]
The below hyperlink – ‘UBC OpenAthens Login’ – can be added to your browser favourites and then clicked when visiting Publisher/Vendor websites to login for Library access. You can also edit and rename the bookmarklet. UBC OpenAthens Login For Chrome and Safari Users For Firefox Users For Internet Explorer Users For iPad Users
At this time, the eResources team is experiencing a temporary staffing shortage. As a result, our capacity to address all inquiries is limited. We are currently prioritizing issues that are critical to academic continuity (e.g., support for student to completing coursework) or that affect a broader group of users. While we may not be able […]
ACCESS RESTORED on Thursday, October 2, 2025 Access to the Nkoda App is currently down. Users are prompted to create a personal subscription when trying to access. eResources has reached out to Nkoda to troubleshoot and access should be up soon.
MathSciNet has moved to a new system of authentication that is causing issues. eResources is investigating. As a workaround, please access MathSciNet directly via the Library Resource Page instead of logging in via the website. The Resource Page link is: https://resources.library.ubc.ca/page.php?details=mathscinet&id=36