Princeton University Library | Connect from Off Campus

Accessing Library resources from off campus or remote locations
*Most of the Library's electronic resources are available to users from anywhere off campus and from any location, including foreign countries. OIT's VPN (Virtual Private Network) service is the recommended method for remote access.

VPN (Virtual Private Network) set up instructions:
http://www.princeton.edu/vpn.
Proxy service instructions (if VPN does not work): http://pulproxy.princeton.edu/connect
Please note that this service works for most but not all resources. Use the proxy service
if you are not using your own computer (off-campus libraries, Internet cafes, etc)
Local dial up line service disconnected July 1, 2007:

Help with remote access set-up:
VPN: helpdesk@princeton.edu or call 609-258-4357 (8-help)
Library Proxy Service: lsupport@princeton.edu

MAC users: Note: If you are able to VPN, but are unable to access Library Resources, do the following:

In System Preferences, choose Network

Highlight VPN connection

Click Advanced

Under Options, check "Send all traffic over VPN connection"

Under TCP/IP, set Configure IPv6 to Off (or, in Lion, choose "Link-local only" from the pull-down)

*Resources listed as "Library Web Computer" are available only from designated Library
Web Computer workstations physically located within the Library premises.