Many library services are accessible via the TiHo campus network by default. In order to be able to use them from home or on the road as a member of TiHo, you need external access to the library resources. By logging in via our service providers, you will be recognised as an authorised TiHo user in the current browser session by the publishers of licensed electronic resources.
In case of access problems, please send an e-mail to the library (preferably with a screenshot).
EZproxy-Login
This login grants you access to the majority of our digital resources.
Access: http://www.tiho-hannover.de/ezproxy
After clicking the link, you will be directed to a login page. Please enter your IDM number and corresponding password to proceed. Once logged in, you can choose the desired product from the list provided.
Upon redirection to the provider’s platform, ensure that the URL still begins with “ezproxy.tiho-hannover.de[…]” – this confirms that EZproxy is active.
Important: URLs of full texts accessed via EZproxy cannot be used for citation. Please cite using the DOI, URN, or (e)ISBN of the respective resource.
Tip: Literature research with VetSearch
When accessing our discovery system VetSearch from outside the campus network, a grey bar with a login link will appear below the browser’s address bar. Clicking this link will take you to the EZproxy login page.
For optimal use, we recommend logging in using the method described above at the beginning of your research. This will give you automatic access to all licensed resources and allow you to retrieve full texts directly.
Shibboleth-Login
Login takes place directly on the provider’s platform. Make sure to select the correct login option – usually labeled Institutional Login or Single Sign-On.
Then choose the federation and TiHo as your institution from the drop-down menu:
- DFN-AAI (German Higher Education and Research)
- Stiftung Tierärztliche Hochschule Hannover (sometimes listed as "University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover")
You will then be redirected to a login screen where you can enter your IDM number and password.
Note: Starting July 2025, login will be handled via the new server at idp.tiho-hannover.de. If TiHo appears twice in the institution list, the outdated entry will be marked accordingly.
