Webinar: Learn How to Access Taylor & Francis Journals Subscribed Under One Nation One Subscription

Webinar

Today, I had the opportunity to attend an insightful webinar titled “Learn How to Access Taylor & Francis Journals Subscribed Under One Nation One Subscription,” conducted by Ms. Radhika Sharma and organized by Taylor & Francis. This free webinar was open to all and specifically designed to benefit researchers, faculty members, and students across Indian academic institutions.

The session proved to be highly informative, particularly for those engaged in academic research and scholarship. Ms. Sharma provided a comprehensive demonstration of the Taylor & Francis Online platform, covering key aspects such as account registration, search techniques, advanced filtering, and accessing full-text articles. The webinar focused on how to effectively utilize the extensive collection of peer-reviewed journals made available under the One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) initiative launched by the Government of India.

The session was structured to be both informative and practical. It offered a comprehensive walkthrough of the Taylor & Francis Online platform, guiding attendees through registration, article searches, the use of advanced filters, and accessing full-text research articles via institutional access provided under ONOS.

A significant highlight of the webinar was the hands-on practice session, where participants were encouraged to engage directly with the platform. This real-time demonstration helped bridge theoretical understanding with practical application, making the platform accessible and familiar, especially for new users.

Key Features and Learnings

1. Free Access Through ONOS

• Indian users affiliated with ONOS-registered institutions can access millions of peer-reviewed research articles at no cost.

• Access is provided via institutional Wi-Fi, LAN, or specific IP ranges, without needing personal subscriptions.

2. Account Registration and Login

• Guidance was provided for creating a personal account on the platform.

• Although institutional access works without login, having a personal account enables bookmarking, saving searches, setting alerts, and personalized reading lists.

3. Multiple Search Options

• Users can search for content using:

  • Title

  • Author

  • Keywords

  • DOI

  • Journal Name

• Advanced Search Filters allow refinement by:

  • Subject area

  • Date of publication

  • Access type (Open Access or Subscription)

  • Article type (Research, Review, etc.)

4. Broad Disciplinary Coverage

• The platform provides access to journals across:

  • Humanities and Social Sciences

  • Science, Technology, and Medicine (STM)

  • Health and Allied Sciences

• Journals are published under renowned imprints like:

  • Taylor & Francis

  • Routledge

  • Dove Medical Press

5. Accessibility and Listening Feature

• A text-to-speech (audio) feature is available, allowing users to listen to articles, making the platform accessible and user-friendly for diverse learning needs.

Additional Features of the Platform

1. Personalized Dashboard

• Users can:

  • Save and organize articles

  • Create reading lists

  • Set up content alerts based on keywords, topics, or journals

2. Citation and Reference Management

• The platform supports various citation styles such as APA, MLA, Chicago, and Harvard.

• Direct export options to tools like:

  • Zotero

  • EndNote

  • RefWorks

  • Mendeley

  • BibTeX

3. Article-Level Metrics

• Articles include:

  • Altmetric scores

  • Citation counts

  • Download statistics

  • These metrics help in evaluating academic visibility and impact.

• All references are hyperlinked for seamless cross-referencing.

• Some articles include supplementary files like datasets, charts, or multimedia elements.

• The platform is fully optimized for mobile and tablet use, enabling flexible, on-the-go research.

Hands-On Practice Session

The interactive hands-on session allowed attendees to:

• Register or log in to the platform

• Execute sample searches using various filters

• Browse specific journals and topics

• Access full-text articles through institutional login

This participatory approach helped users navigate the platform efficiently, encouraging confidence and ease in exploring scholarly content.

Personal Reflection

As a Ph.D. researcher, I have been actively using the Taylor & Francis Online platform for my academic work. This session proved particularly beneficial for deepening my understanding of the platform’s advanced features and helped me explore resources in a more organized and systematic way. It also highlighted tools that I had not used before, such as citation exports and listening features, which will support my future research.

Moreover, the session also emphasized that researchers can submit and publish their work through Taylor & Francis journals. This dual opportunity—for accessing and contributing to global scholarship—makes the platform highly valuable for emerging scholars and experienced researchers alike.

Conclusion

The webinar conducted by Ms. Radhika Sharma served as a comprehensive guide for maximizing the use of Taylor & Francis journals under the ONOS initiative. By blending technical instruction with hands-on experience, the session empowered participants with practical research tools and deeper engagement with quality academic resources. For any researcher seeking to strengthen their research practice, sessions like these are an essential step toward informed and efficient scholarly exploration.

This blog, I hope, serves as a useful starting point for accessing quality scholarly resources available through Taylor & Francis.

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