Healthcare Policy: Accessing the Guide Resources

Off-campus access is limited to current UCB faculty, staff and students. Choose one of the following methods:

EZproxy 

• When you click on an UC Library Search link or Library link to database or article (in a browser or on a mobile device) you will be prompted to authenticate via CalNet.
• If you want to be able to click on a resource link found via a search engine or a non-UCB Library webpage, it is recommended you use the VPN instead of the bookmarklet.
• EZproxy FAQ

Virtual Private Network (VPN)

• Download and install the bSecure Remote Access VPN (GlobalProtect VPN) client to access UC Berkeley licensed resources.
• Make sure you select the Library Access and Full Tunnel Gateway or Connection when you log on to access Library resources
• If you are on a public or unsecured network and don't need to access Library resources, you can use the default Split Tunnel access
• VPN FAQ

After connecting, make sure to change the Connection/Gateway: to Library Access and Full Tunnel.

Some resources on this guides are restricted to UCB current students, staff, and faculty. If you are interested in accessing a restricted resource, you will need to find an alternative method such as your local public library for subscriptions to major newspapers, a university library for journal subscriptions, or consult the Optometry Research Literature for Alumni guide.