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Click the Get it at UC button next to a citation in an article database, then click "Request through Interlibrary Loan."

From UC Library Search (the library catalog and more), simply click "Request through Interlibrary Loan."

• Print books are delivered to the UCB library of your choice for pick up
• Journal articles and book chapters are shared as PDFs.
• Articles may be delivered in a couple of days or even hours; allow up to 2 weeks for delivery, sometimes longer, for books and hard to locate items.
• A free service for Berkeley faculty, staff, and students. No limit on number of books, articles, etc. you may request

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

EZproxy 

• When you click on an OskiCat 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.