Off Campus Access
The resources you will discover and access in the library catalog and on the library databases page are configured for off campus access. If you use the library catalog or the library databases list to access subscription resources off campus, you will be prompted to log in with your Reed username and password.
Tips for accessing electronic materials from off campus:
- Go through the databases list or the library catalog to access resources.
- Make sure cookies are enabled in your browser and that security firewalls are set to allow cookies.
- Ensure pop-up blockers are disabled.
- Update your browser bookmarks to the URLs found in the databases list or library catalog.
- Please contact the Library if you encounter any problems.
OpenURL resolver
Some tools (for example, Zotero's "Library Lookup") may require you to enter the library's OpenURL resolver. Our resolver is:
https://libkey.io/libraries/3388/openurl
This will first direct you to LibKey and provide you with access. If LibKey cannot find the resource, it will direct you to the library catalog for request options.
LibKey Nomad
LibKey Nomad is a browser extension or add-on that gives you one-click access to scholarly articles, and is especially helpful in accessing library resources from off campus. It automatically scans for scholarly content on web sites you visit, and then connects you to the library's platforms for access.
Learn more about using LibKey Nomad
Proxy prefix
We generally route off campus access through what is called a proxy service (in our case, EZproxy). If you are not accessing resources by any of the methods described on this page, you may be able to create a proxied connection from scratch.
Add this prefix to the article’s URL: https://reed.idm.oclc.org/login?url= (Note: the prefix is only necessary for accessing subscription resources.)
An alternative to adding the prefix by hand is to use the EZProxy bookmarklet tool. Add the bookmarklet to your bookmarks toolbar and then click on the bookmark button when you are accessing a URL from off-campus. This will allow you to authenticate to access the article.
Right-click or drag the proxy bookmarklet to your toolbar: