What is EZproxy and how does it work?The library uses EZproxy to authenticate off-campus users to access restricted resources. Most of the links on the Buswell Memorial Library's web site are not restricted but some links such as most database links are restricted. To access a restricted resource, off-campus users must login through EZproxy. When the off-campus user is authenticated or checked against the Wheaton College database of usernames and passwords, they will be granted access. When the off-campus user has been authenticated, the EZproxy proxy server then connects to the resource for the off-campus user. Since the proxy server is coming from on-campus, its IP address is accepted by the online resources. How do I get started?Click the Off-Campus Login image in the top of any of the library's (http://library.wheaton.edu) web sites and enter your Wheaton College user name and password. When the system verifies that you are a valid Wheaton College user you will be able to access the library databases. What browsers are supported?EZproxy is mostly browser independent, i.e., any browser (Other than AOL) should typically work with EZproxy. Browsers that work: Netscape, 4.x or 7.x; Internet Explorer, 5.x and higher; Firefox or Mozilla, 1.x or higher; and Safari, 1.x or higher. Do I need to do anything special to get connected?You need to adjust your proxy settings and enable cookies and JavaScript in your browser to use EZproxy and get connected. Cookies are used by EZproxy and some databases to verify that you are an authorized user. To adjust your browser settings:
To enable cookies:
To enable JavaScript:
Why can I connect to most databases but not all of them? If you can connect to any restricted database, then you should be able to connect to all of them. There are two possible explanations: On-Campus and Off-Campus Problem with Database AccessCheck the library homepage alert where databases access problems will be posted. There is a widespread access problem and nobody in Buswell Memorial Library, whether on-campus or off-campus, can successfully connect. Call the reference desk (630-752-5169) if you need assistance. Library staff will have to contact the database vendor hosting service to see what has happened. Off-Campus Problem with Database AccessOn-campus users can successfully connect to a resource while off-campus users cannot. Call the reference desk (630-752-5169) if you need assistance. The problem is probably some change that has affected the library's EZproxy configuration setup. Database vendors can often make changes without informing their customers.What library resources can be accessed from off-campus?All of the library's databases are available from off-campus to faculty, staff and currently enrolled students. Please check the links to all databases to see which databases are available from off campus. What library resources cannot be accessed from off-campus? These resources Why can't I connect from work?Your workplace may be using a firewall or a proxy server for security reasons. If you get the message, "this page can not be displayed," then the connection problem is probably caused by a firewall issue. You need to contact your company's networking person to see if they can work around the firewall issue. How long will I stay authenticated?You will have to login again after 30 mins of inactivity. Top I use the Google Web Accelerator. Why can't I access the full-text content in databases?There is a conflict between t he EZproxy software and Google Web Accelerator software. You need to uninstall Google Web Accelerator or disable Google Web Accelerator when you use the library's databases.Top I'm an AOL user. Why can't I access library resources from off-campus?You can not use AOL to connect to the library resources from off-campus. Connect to the Internet with AOL and then use Mozilla Firefox to access the library resources.Top I'm a Comcast user. Why can't I access library resources from off-campus? When Comcast installs their software they may make some changes to your machine's settings that will not allow access to the library resources. You may want to try using Mozilla FirefoxIf you want to continue to use IE, please adjust your browser settings. See Do I need to do anything special to get connected? Top I can't access library resources from off campus, who do I call for help?If you have tried all of the above options and think that our EZproxy remote authentication service may be down, please call the Information Desk at 630-752-5214. |
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