Using the Library From Home

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Using the Library From Home

• Off-Campus Proxy Access

Library Workshophttp//www.lib.uconn.edu/campuses
/stamford/using/instruction/Connect/Proxy.ppt
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Introduction

• What is a Proxy?
• How do I configure my computer?
• What sort of research can I do with remote
  access?
• Proxy-related links

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What is a Proxy?

• The UConn Proxy Account is a very useful tool for
  faculty/staff/students to use.
• It allows those users connecting from a different
  Internet Service Provider to connect to the
  Libraries databases.

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Setting up the Proxy Account

• Two ways to configure the Proxy Manual and
  Automatic
• Proxy works with Netscape, Internet Explorer,
  and with Macs
• Proxy works for Dial-Up, DSL, and Cable
• The Proxy Configuration Web Page provides
  step-by-step instructions.

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Configurations
What configuration should I use?
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Netscape Automatic

• Using Netscape
• Netscape is the recommended browser
• Netscape Communicator 4.79 is preferred
• Netscape 6 and beyond are still being tested
  for compatibility
• There is no difference in setup between Windows
  or Macintosh versions of Netscape

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Netscape Automatic
Click on the Edit menu
Go to Preferences
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Netscape Automatic

Select Automatic Proxy Configuration
Select Proxies
Enter http//proxy.uconn.edu3000/proxy.pac into
the URL box
click on the or box in front of Advanced
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Netscape Manual
Select Manual Proxy Configuration
Edit Preferences
Advanced Proxies
Click on the             button.
OK
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Internet Explorer (versions 5.0 and up)
Automatic Proxy

• Click on the Tools Menu.
• Go to Internet Options

Automatic Proxy does NOT work with Internet
Explorer for the Macintosh
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Internet Explorer
Click on the Connections Tab
Dial-Up Users Only!
If you are connecting to the Internet with a
standard dial-up, click
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IE Automatic
Dial-Up Users
Click on the checkbox for Use Automatic
Configuration Script
Click Click Click
Type http//proxy.uconn.edu3000/proxy.pac
into the Address bar
Internet Explorer is now configured for Proxy
use!.
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Internet Explorer
Cable DSL Users
Click on the button
towards the bottom of the box.
LAN Settings
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IE Automatic/Cable DSL
..
Click on the checkbox for Use Automatic
Configuration Script
Type http//proxy.uconn.edu3000/proxy.pac into
the Address bar.
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Manual Configuration

• An option in case the Automatic Configuration
  doesnt work.
• Slower than the Automatic
• Must be configured every time users want to
  connect
• Wont work with a proprietary browsers such as
  AOL, Juno, etc.

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IE Manual
Step 1
Step 2
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IE Manual Dial- Up
Step 3
Step 4
Type proxy.uconn.edu into the Address bar and 80
into the Port bar
Click on the checkbox Use A Proxy Server for This
Connection.
Mac users can use manual configuration as
outlined on the The Proxy Configuration Web Page
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Proxy-Related Links

• The Proxy Configuration web pagehttp//helpdesk.
  uconn.edu/trouble/proxy/proxyconfig.html
• To Download Netscapehttp//www.netscape.com/
• To Download Internet Explorerhttp//www.microsof
  t.com/windows/ie/default.asp
• To find out your NETIDhttps//netid.uconn.edu/
• Library Home Page www.lib.uconn.edu
• Library Databaseshttp//www.lib.uconn.edu/online
  /databases/
• Problems 860 486-HELPHours 900-500PM
  (Monday-Friday)

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What sort of research can I do with remote access?

• UConn subscribes to over 240 Web-Based,
  commercially-produced research and citation
  databases. Most of these resources are limited to
  the UConn community
• Databases include InfoTrac, ABI Inform, PsycInfo,
  Sociological Abstracts, ERIC, Grove Dictionary of
  Art Online, Web of Science, and more
• http//www.lib.uconn.edu/online/databases/

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Find Your Net ID
Who is eligible for a Proxy Account?
All faculty, staff, and students already have
Proxy Accounts automatically generated for them
through their NetID
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Downloads
Will my Account work with a Proprietary (AOL,
Juno, etc...)?
Proxy will not work with a proprietary browser
such as AOL, Juno, Compuserv, etc. however, you
can sidestep this issue by downloading Netscape
or Internet Explorer.
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Contact the Library
Reference Desk 203 251- 8517 shelley.roseman_at_ucon
n.edu 203 251-8522