LIRC@SFIT

There is nothing more frustrating than finding the exact paper you need for your engineering project, clicking "Download PDF," and getting hit with a $35 paywall prompt. Many students assume off-campus access requires purchasing articles individually or physically visiting the college computer lab. Fortunately, if your institution subscribes to ScienceDirect, you can unlock full-text papers from your home laptop or phone using Elsevier's built-in Institutional Remote Access . How to Set Up Direct Remote Access via ScienceDirect You do not need third-party proxy portals or VPNs. ScienceDirect allows you to link your official college email ID ( @sfit.ac.in or your university domain) directly to their platform. [Home Computer / Smartphone] │ ▼ 1. Go to sciencedirect.com -> Click "Sign In" │ ▼ 2. Select "Sign in via your institution" │ ▼ 3. Enter College Name & Official S...

  The Learning and Information Resource Centre (LIRC) of St. Francis Institute of  Technology organized a hands-on training session on 16th May 2025 titled “Effective Use  of Subscribed Resources” in collaboration with Knimbus Digital Library Services . The  training was aimed at enhancing awareness and usage of the digital resources subscribed to  by the institute through the Knimbus platform.  Resource Person:  The session was conducted by Ms. Kanishka Jindal , Senior Executive from Knimbus . With  a clear and practical approach, she engaged participants through a live demonstration of the  platform's capabilities. Key Highlights of the Session:  • Introduction to the Knimbus dashboard and user-friendly search features • Tips on advanced filtering , keyword optimization, and citation tracking • Accessing publisher-specific content such as IEEE, Springer, and McGraw-Hill • Exploring personalized features like Saved Searches, Alerts, and...