Off-Campus Access to E-Resources

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).

Ask a Librarian for help accessing and using library resources.

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?

Unfortunately, our vendors don't allow us to provide alumni with remote access to our e-resources.

Of course, 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.

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.