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TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES
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EZProxy & VPN Connection
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image of computers   If you use an Internet Service Provider (ISP) other than Tarleton and want to access most password-protected library materials (databases, e-books, and e-journals), you must
•  claim your Tarleton network username and password and
•  use either the EZProxy or the VPN connection.

Traits of your computer system will determine if the EZProxy or VPN connection works best for you. Each of these remote access tools are explained below.

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EZProxy
Most browsers work well with the EZProxy, which should be your first choice in trying to establish a connection for remote access. It is already in place and requires no special browser configuration.

EZProxy is activated when you click on a link to subscription library materials like the databases.

When EZProxy is activated, a screen like the one shown on the right will appear.
  • Read the information on the login screen.
  • Enter your Tarleton network (NTNET) username and password in the login boxes.
  • Click "Login."
   image of EZProxy login page

If your Tarleton network username and password are current, the EZProxy should let Tarleton's server recognize you as a qualified user (i.e. a current Tarleton faculty, staff, or student) and give you access to the library's Tarleton network password-protected resources.

If you need help with your username and/or password, see the information provided on the "Network Usernames & Passwords" page and the "Assistance & Computer Policies" page.
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VPN Connection
If the EZProxy does not work with your computer, you may need to try the VPN connection. Once VPN is installed, you should be able to access the libraries' databases, e-books, and e-journals if your Tarleton network username and password are current. You will also be able to access your H:drive (a portion of a Tarleton server designated for remote storage) using the VPN connection.

Use the following links to obtain more information about the VPN connection:
•  information from Information Resources about the VPN connection
•  links to instructions for connecting to your H: drive

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URLs for links on this page:
•  Assistance & Computer Policies - http://www.tarleton.edu/~library/userhelp/help_lh.html
•  H:drive connection instructions - http://www.tarleton.edu/~helpdesk/hdrive.htm
•  Network Usernames & Passwords - http://www.tarleton.edu/~library/userhelp/username_lh.html
•  VPN connection information - http://www.tarleton.edu/~helpdesk/vpn/index.htm

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