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 set up proxy server or modem pool access. Proxy service is needed. Continue reading.
Three ways to connect from off campus
2. PROXY SERVER:
- 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
Choose VPN or proxy server if you:
- Have a private internet service provider (using dial-up or cable modem, DSL, ISDN, or home wireless network)
3. MODEM POOL:
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