The Library provides three types of web resources:
- E-books, images and other databases created by the UVA Library. These are either out of copyright or were created at the University and are generally freely available to all.
- E-books, e-journals, and other databases provided via open access. These are generally provided by a publisher or government agency and are freely available to all.
- E-books, e-journals, images and other databases that are covered by copyright. The Library licenses their use for the University and the contracts generally restrict use to students, faculty, emeritus faculty, and staff of the University. See access policy information if you're not sure about your user status.
These licensed databases can normally be used only from computers on Grounds, but there are workarounds to allow use from home or while traveling.
EZproxy
The Library maintains a proxy server (EZproxy) that provides access to selected web resources, including all UVA Library databases. The proxy URL is: “https://proxy1.library.virginia.edu/login?url=”. To use, insert this to the beginning of the URL. You will then be prompted to sign in with Netbadge.
This will only work for content accessible through subscription services offered by the UVA Library. If you click a link directly from the Library website, that link should already have the proxy URL present in the link address.
EZProxy provides easy access to licensed web resources. It simply requires a NetBadge log in, and will work on any platform/browser, including mobile devices.
UVA Anywhere
ITS provides a "virtual private network" that puts your computer temporarily on the UVA network. You’ll need to register with ITS to put a certificate on your computer, and then download and install the network software.
UVA Anywhere is available for Windows, Linux, and Macintosh computers. Once configured, UVA Anywhere provides reliable, fast access not only to Library databases, but also to non-web resources such as EndNote and Home Directory. Setup is more complicated than for proxy and requires downloading software. There can be problems with software firewalls and with some Internet service providers, including AOL.
UVA Anywhere-Lite
UVA Anywhere-Lite WebVPN enables UVA students and employees to access restricted resources such as online library journals and software downloads from off-Grounds using just a web browser. These resources would normally be accessible only if your computer is physically located on Grounds and connected to the University network.
UVA Anywhere-Lite is not a full replacement for the standard UVA Anywhere VPN, which protects all network traffic, whether or not it’s web-based, between your machine and the UVA network. Install and use the full UVA Anywhere service where possible, and use UVA Anywhere-Lite when you need access only to access web-based resources.