E-resources Service Status
Issues with Library Search or e-resources will be posted here as we find out about them - if you are experiencing a problem which is not mentioned here please contact us.
Problems access Library E-resources - 20 October 2026 - *believe resolved 15.00 please report any continuing issues*
We are aware of access issues affecting access to Library e-resources today. We have reported the problem to our suppliers and will update you as soon as possible. This is a global problem so we hope it will be prioritised and fixed quickly. We do apologise for any inconvenience this causes.
Resolved: Cite Them Right: Temporary block
Resolved 15/10/2025
The website Cite Them Right has been temporarily blocked in error by the University's security system.
Our IT department are aware of the issue and have confirmed that the site is safe to access. It should be accessible again soon.
Resolved: Issue with Cambridge e-resources
There is a known issue with Cambridge resources. The technical team at Cambridge are aware of it and the developers are troubleshooting the issue with urgency. We apologise for the disruption.
Please use our Library Search to check whether the resource you need is available online from alternate suppliers.
This error message may include the terms such as 'SS_failure', 'Error 500', 'Error 404' or 'Error 429'.