Off-Campus Access to E-Resources
Ask a Librarian for EZProxy help
Contact the OIT Help Desk for VPN technical support
Off-campus access to most library databases and e-journals is available only to current Duke students, faculty, and staff. Use one of the following methods to access these resources from off-campus.
EZProxy: When you click on a link to a database or e-journal, a new window will pop up. Fill in your NetID and password to connect via the EZProxy.
Note: Some resources exclusive to Law, Business, or Medical Center affiliates are not currently available via EZProxy.
VPN: Download and install the Duke Virtual Private Network (VPN). OIT updated the VPN in Fall 2010, so if you have installed a previous version, please install the current version.
Signing into the VPN: As of November 2010, it is necessary to select 'Library Resources Only' as the 'Department' when you sign in to get access to online library resources through the VPN.
Why only Duke students, faculty, and staff?
When we purchase access to an electronic resource, we sign a license agreement with the vendor. This license requires us to restrict access to current Duke community. This restriction is accomplished using IP (Internet Protocol) authentication – the library doesn't use passwords to manage access to e-resources.
What if I'm a Duke alum?
The Duke University Libraries and the Duke University Alumni Association provide access to a set of online resources to all Duke alumni. To access these databases, register with the Duke Alumni Directory, and then click on "Library Databases."
You are also welcome to visit the Duke campus to search our e-resources. If you do not live in the Durham area, you may want to visit a public or academic library near you. Many states, including North Carolina, have state-wide consortia that provide access (possibly including remote access) to many scholarly databases. The North Carolina consortium is NCLive. Inquire at your local public library for more information.
What if I have no connection to Duke?
You are welcome to visit the Duke campus to search our e-resources. If you do not live in the Durham area, you may want to visit a public or academic library near you. Many states, including North Carolina, have state-wide consortia that provide access (possibly including remote access) to many scholarly databases. The North Carolina consortium is NCLive. Inquire at your local public library for more information.
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