The UCSB Library subscribes thousands of online resources that are available to current UCSB students, faculty, and staff.
To access the library's online resources from off campus, you must use either the proxy server or the campus VPN.
Some databases work better on campus or with the VPN than with the proxy server. If you think you're having difficulties because of this issue, you can always check the database's description page by clicking the (i) icon next to the database title in the A to Z list.
An easy way to connect from off campus is to go through the library website. This way you will be prompted automatically to log in to the Proxy Server to access our online licensed content. You will use your UCSB Net ID.
The advantage of the VPN is that you only have to connect and log in once per session. However, it requires special software to be installed on your computer. Each time you want to do research you need to connect and log into the VPN.