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Connecting to Online Library Resources from Off-Campus

Due to licensing agreements with vendors, you must be authenticated as a valid UA student, faculty, or staff member before accessing online resources from off-campus. There are three ways to access library resources from off-campus. Click below to learn more about each method:


UA Dial-In

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UA VPN

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OhioLINK
Remote Authentication


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Dial-up directly to the UA
Access all online library resources

GOOD IF:
You don't have an alternate Internet Service Provider (ISP)
Set up a Virtual Private Network
Access all online library resources

GOOD IF:
You have an alternate Internet Service Provider (i.e. AOL, Roadrunner (incl. OBEN))
Sign in using Library barcode & PIN
Access select OhioLINK resources

GOOD IF:
You are unable to change configurations/settings on the computer you are using
OhioLINK Remote Authentication is available for Academic Search Complete .
Click here to connect.
*If you have set up the UA Virtual Private Network (UA VPN), make sure that your connection is activated.