Connecting from Off Campus

Current CMU students, faculty, and staff have access to electronic library materials from off campus. All other users must be on campus and request temporary computer access to use electronic materials.

EZproxy & OpenAthens

Most databases, eBooks, and other electronic resources use OpenAthens and/or EZproxy authentication. Please access your resource and use your Andrew ID and password to log in when prompted.

If you're off campus and have problems, please report them using this form or email us at eresources@cmu.libanswers.com.

Please note: Select resources do not use EZproxy or OpenAthens. To access these databases, use the VPN method explained below.

VPN (Virtual Private Network)

Desktop directions

1. Visit the Computing Services webpage and download the appropriate version of the Cisco Secure Client app.
2. Follow instructions for Option 2: Full VPN. Make sure you choose the Full VPN. If you don’t choose Full VPN, you won’t be able to access library materials, even though the VPN is connected.
3. Once you’ve logged in, open your preferred browser and go to the library website to find and access electronic resources.
4. To end your VPN session, click Disconnect in the application window.

Mobile directions

1. Uninstall any previous versions of Cisco Secure Client.
2. Follow instructions to Install and Connect on Mobile.
3. In the VPN window, type vpn.cmu.edu and then click ”Connect”.
4. Make sure you choose the Full VPN during the log-in process. If you have not chosen the correct group, you will not be able to access Library materials despite your online status.
5. Once you have logged in, please open your preferred browser and connect to the library website.
6. To end your session, click Disconnect in the application window.