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Off-Campus Access to Information

Accessing resources from off campus

Instructions for accessing databases and e-journals for Villanova students, faculty, and staff:

We recommend you first disable the existing proxy configuration set in browser.  Please reboot workstation upon disabling configuration.

1. First you must have the cookies enabled in your browser. Choose your browser from the list below, and set the browser to accept cookies.
 
 
  • Netscape 7.x:
    Click on EDIT > PREFERENCES> PRIVACY & SECURITY (click on arrow to open a menu). Select COOKIES, then choose: ENABLE ALL COOKIES.
  • Internet Explorer 6.x:
    Click on TOOLS > INTERNET OPTIONS> PRIVACY. Set the privacy slider to Medium or lower. Select ADVANCED for additional cookie control.
  • Internet Explorer 5.x:
    Click on TOOLS > INTERNET OPTIONS> SECURITY, Select the INTERNET icon and then CUSTOM LEVEL. Under COOKIES, select ENABLE.
  • AOL users click here
  • EZproxy uses cookies to keep track of your session, so that you don't have to log in again to access new resources.
    EZproxy will not work if your browser does not accept cookies.
    These cookies contain only your session key, and expire when you close your browser. No personal information is stored by EZproxy.
    For more information on cookies please refer to The Unofficial Cookie FAQ ver. 2.6 http://www.cookiecentral.com/faq
2. Under the Research section, you can choose a database from one of the following pages:
 
 
3.

EZproxy prompts you to log in using your University Standard Authentication Password. [VU email User ID and password]

After entering your User Id and password, you will be connected to the database or e-journal you selected.

Assistance

If you encounter any difficulties when using the EZproxy server, please contact us for assistance by using this form.  The staff can also be reached by phone at (610) 519-4273 during Research & Consultation desk hours.

If you have questions about this remote access service you may send email to the Research & Consultation Desk or call us at (610) 519-4273 during Research & Consultation desk hours.

If all else fails please use the University's Secure Gateway. This gateway allows a Villanova user to log in and access services as if he/she is on campus.

Which Falvey Memorial Library Information Resources Are Accessible to Anyone?

Anyone with an Internet connection can reach Falvey Memorial Library's homepage, from an off-campus site, to search the library catalog, as well as other Libraries and Universities catalogs, and the many World Wide Web search engines.

Which Falvey Information Resources Are Restricted to Villanova Students, Faculty, and Staff?

Due to licensing restrictions, only Villanova students, faculty and staff can connect from an off-campus site to databases such as Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, the Britannica Online, JSTOR, and other paid databases indicated by an * on the database list.

Last Modified: November 18, 2008