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Want to access UU直播 Library online resources while off campus? It鈥檚 easy with EZproxy!

Published: 20 January 2012

When off campus (home, office, on the road, etc), UU直播 users can now use EZproxy to easily access UU直播 Library online resources (e-journals, e-books, etc.) from any personal computer or mobile device simply by entering their authorized UU直播 login (email address) and password (email password) once only per browser session when prompted. Unlike the Virtual Private Network (VPN), EZProxy requires no prior computer or browser set-up. The easiest place to start is with the search options on the UU直播 Library homepage. Alternatively, you can also use (see ) or start from Google Scholar but only after Google Scholar鈥檚 preferences have been linked to UU直播. Check the EZproxy FAQ for instructions on how to configure Scholar.

UU直播 users also can access the Library鈥檚 extensive online collections via tools such as the Resources by Subject page, the , the , the (databases etc), or .

EZproxy does not replace the UU直播 VPN as they serve different purposes. VPN, as part of the university IT infrastructure, will continue to support a broad range of academic activities requiring remote authentication such as access to Word documents, departmental networks and files, etc. In fact, satisfied VPN users can continue to use VPN exactly as they have in the past. Please note, EZproxy will not function when VPN is enabled.

For more information, please visit the Accessing online resources page and the EZproxy FAQ.

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