Off-Campus Access Links

Hey, where did the off-campus access links go?

Starting in August you might notice that there are no more "off-campus access" links in the Databases A-Z list and on the subject and course guides. The Libraries are implementing a new proxy service called EZProxy, which will allow the libraries to provide both on and off campus access to databases and online journals with a single link! We will be rolling out EZProxy with links in the catalog soon, so you can access resources off campus without having to go through the A-Z List or subject guides. To access subscription databases from off-campus, though, you will need to enter your campus username and password.  

Using the LibX Toolbar for off-campus access

Another option is to use the LibX Toolbar. In addition to providing off-campus access, LibX allows for speedy access to library resources in your browser's toolbar.

  1. Follow these instructions to install the LibX toolbar in your browser (available for Firefox and Internet Explorer).
  2. Once LibX is installed, you may access Grinnell College Libraries resources by right-clicking (on Macs, ctrl+click) on a page that asks you to log in and choosing the "Reload via Off-Campus Access" option, located at the bottom of the box that appears on the screen.
  3. Log in with your Grinnell College username and password.

Previously, off-campus access was accomplished by configuring your browser's settings. This is no longer the recommended method for off-campus access.   If you have any problems accessing library resources from off campus, please contact Becky Yoose - yoosebec@grinnell.edu, 641-269-4775, Julia Bauder - bauderj@grinnell.edu, 641-269-4431 or Sheryl Bissen - bissen@grinnell.edu, 641-269-3359.