Why Do I Need to Log In to Access the Library's Resources Off Campus?
Due to license agreements, the Library's databases, eBooks, streaming films, and other electronic resources are only available off campus to current students, faculty, and staff. The Library uses a proxy server to identify authorized off-campus users.
How Does Off-Campus Access Work?
You only have to log in once in a two-hour period. Once you log in, you can access any of the library's electronic resources as if you were on campus.
Having Off-Campus Access Issues?
Review the troubleshooting tips below before contacting the Library.
How Can I Test Whether the Proxy Works for Me?
Open any of these links and log in when prompted:
If you can access these databases, then you're able to access any of our electronic resources via the proxy.
How Can I Use the Proxy with Google Scholar?
If you use Google Scholar for research, you will first need to configure your Library Links in Google Scholar's Preferences.
After configuring your Library Links in Preferences, all Kraemer Family Library links within Google Scholar will be proxied for off-campus access.
Have a link to a library electronic resource and want to ensure it works both on and off campus? Use our Proxy Link Generator! It will add the proxy server's referring URL (https://libproxy.uccs.edu/login?url=) to the beginning of a link, ensuring off-campus access works correctly.
Notes: JavaScript must be enabled in your browser in order to use this tool.
Code adapted from Eastern Michigan State Unviersity's Stable Linking Guide by Sarah Memmott: http://guides.emich.edu/linking
You can share links to specific articles, streaming videos, and other database content. For most resources, simply cut and paste the URL from the address bar.
A handful of database vendors require links to be generated within the database. Cutting and pasting the URL from the address bar won't work. These vendors include:
Clink the vendor name for instructions for finding the persistent link URL within its databases.