Q. How can I access online journals and databases from off campus?

Almost all of the library's journals, databases and other online resources may be used from off-campus by current Rice faculty, students and staff.  Emeritus faculty also have access to these resources from off-campus.  Members of the general community must visit Fondren Library in person, and use one of our public computers to use these resources.  Alumni should check out our Alumni Digital Library.

To use our digital library from off-campus, it is best to begin from the library's website.  The library search system, OneSearch, web page links, course reserves and journals link, all include the proper coding to take you to the Rice proxy server.  You will be asked to log into the proxy using your NetID and password.  The online journal now will recognize you as an authorized user and give you full access.

If you use other search engines, you won't be routed through the Rice proxy (without some additional work on your part) and won't be recognized as an authorized user.