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Access Library Resources from On-Campus and Off-Campus

Off-Campus Options

Cisco VPN LogoCampus VPN:  

  • Requires a one-time download and installation of the Cisco AnyConnect Client from UCSC ITS.
  • Best option if you research using multiple journals or databases.  
  • Login using CruzID username and Gold Password. CruzID Gold logo

Off Campus Access ProxyOCA Proxy:  

  • Login to OCA Proxy.
  • Recommended if you cannot download the VPN client.
  • Login using CruzID username and Gold Password. CruzID Gold logo

On-Campus Wifi Networks

eduroam logo Eduroam

  • Login using CruzID (including the @ucsc.edu) and Gold password. CruzID Gold logo
  • UCSC faculty, staff and students, plus members of participating universities.
  • Access eBooks, databases, online journals, and other materials purchased by the library.  
  • More Eduroam info and configuration help from UCSC ITS.

 UCSC-Guest Wireless Service

  • Available to non-affiliated users. Unencrypted. 
  • Access to incomplete library resources (no access to journals or databases).
  • Temporary username and password.
  • Should not be used for university work or other sensitive or confidential information. 
  • More Guest Wireless info from UCSC ITS.