Library Services
Connect from Off Campus
Only UC Davis students, faculty, and employees may access our licensed resources from off campus.
Anyone may access the Harvest UC Davis Library catalog, Melvyl catalog, and free resources.
Your computer does not have a campus network address, and you are not able to access licensed resources. If you are currently affiliated with UC Davis, follow the directions below to use the VPN, set up proxy server or modem pool access. Proxy service is needed. Continue reading.
Three ways to connect from off campus
1. VPN
Choose the VPN if you have a private internet service provider (using dial-up or cable modem, DSL, ISDN, or home wireless network). This is the preferred choice for accessing restricted resources.
Known issues: we have found some sites do not work with VPN. See the Known Issues FAQ for the list of those sites and workarounds.
Instructions
- No set-up required.
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Log in
- Learn how to use VPN
2. PROXY SERVER:
Choose the Proxy Server if you have a private internet service provider (using dial-up or cable modem, DSL, ISDN, or home wireless network). This is option should be used if the VPN does not work for you.
Instructions
- Complete the two steps under First-time set-up (you only need to do this once).
- First-time set-up
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Log in
- How to remove proxy server configuration
3. MODEM POOL:
The modem pool is being phased out and the service will end on January 1, 2009.
Choose the modem pool if you:
- Do not have a private internet service provider, and/or
- Wish to use the SciFinder Scholar or Crossfire chemistry databases (not available through the proxy server)
Instructions
Connecting On Campus:
On-campus locations already have access to library resources. It may not be necessary to use the proxy server or modem pool to access library resources from these locations:
- Campus offices
- Campus computer networks (including Open Access Labs)
- Dormitories
- UC Davis offices located off campus