Off-Grounds access

The Library licenses ebooks, ejournals, images, and other databases for use by students, faculty, faculty emeritus, and staff of the University. 

These licensed databases can be used from computers on Grounds, or through EZproxy or VPN when off Grounds. 

EZproxy

The Library maintains a proxy server (EZproxy) that provides access to selected web resources, including all UVA Library databases. 

To ensure your links are usable from off-Grounds: 

  1. Start with the URL for the licensed content you're hoping to share with members of the UVA community.
  2. Paste the proxy URL, below, at the beginning of your URL.
    • Proxy URL: https://proxy1.library.virginia.edu/login?url=
  3. Copy and share the full resulting URL.
    • An example of a resulting URL is: 
      https://proxy1.library.virginia.edu/login?url=https://history-commons.net/artifacts/17501884/defying-convention/18390724/
    • Note that people who click your link will be prompted to sign in with Netbadge.

This will only work for content accessible through subscription services offered by the UVA Library. If you copy a link directly from the Library website, that link should already have the proxy URL present in the link address. 

“UVA Anywhere”

ITS provides a VPN (Virtual Private Network) that puts your computer temporarily on the UVA network, from anywhere. You’ll need to register with ITS to put a certificate on your computer, and then download and install the network software.

Once it's set up, UVA Anywhere provides reliable access to Library databases and other University resources. 

Learn more and download the VPN for UVA Anywhere. 

Available anywhere, to anyone

The Library also provides materials that are generally freely available to all, with no special tools required: 

  1. E-books, images and other databases created by the UVA Library. Generally includes materials that are out of copyright or were created at the University.
  2. E-books, e-journals, and other databases provided via open access.