E-resources Service Status
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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.
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