Online access to many
indexes/abstracts
& fulltext
e-journals,
whether through Sterling online
catalog
or the Library Website, is
restricted by vendor license agreements
to connections within the HU Network
(HU-Net).
There
are two quick ways for authenticated off-campus access to vendor-restricted library
databases and e-journals, whether they appear in the Databases list, an HUL webpage, or in Sterling:
| 1.
Access through the Library's
Proxy Server
»»
Start here
& login per instructions
The user name and password you need for authentication are those associated with
your ISAS-issued e-mail account.
The Domain Name
for faculty, students and staff is howardu
Any problem after successful authentication? Please contact the Library »» Feedback form, or call 202-806-7252 during library hours.
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| How
do I use the Proxy service? |
You
will need access to the Internet
as well as the user name and password
associated with your ISAS-issued
e-mail account. If you are a current
Howard student, faculty or staff
member and you don't have such
an account, please contact ISAS: Faculty & Staff help, 202-806-2020; Student help, 202-806-0660. |
| Benefits |
 You can access all Web-based library databases and electronic journals just as if you were on campus.
You do not have to tie up a phone connection if you already have a broadband connection (cable modem or DSL line).
You can access all Web-based library resources from computers at any off-campus location—home, office, another university, public library, etc.
|
| Disadvantages |
Your cost, if you want to subscribe
to a broadband connection (cable
modem or DSL line). |
 |
| 2.
Dial-up Access through HU-Net |
| What
is HU-Net Account and how do I
use it? |
HU-Net is a free service that
allows current HU faculty, students
and staff members to dial in to
a local number (202 area code)
and access the Web just as if
you were on campus.
You will need your HU-Net username
and password, a computer with
a modem, an ordinary phone line,
and a browser (such as Internet
Explorer, Netscape). If you are
a current Howard student, faculty
or staff member and you don't
have such an account, see instructions,
or call:
-- Faculty & Staff help, 202-806-2020
-- Student help, 202-806-0660
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| Benefits |
You can access all Web-based library
databases and electronic journals
just as if you were on campus. |
| Disadvantages |
Unless you have 2 phone lines,
your phone will be busy while
online.
If the 202 area code is long-distance
for you, remote access can be
very expensive. |
For
problems regarding configuration
of your home computer, login
name/password,
see Web pages at ISAS, or call:
-- Faculty & Staff help, 202-806-2020
-- Student help, 202-806-0660 |
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2. VPN Client for Off-Campus Access to Networked Resources
(For HU faculty & staff Only)
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You can access all Web-based library databases and electronic journals just as if you were on campus.
The Cisco VPN client is required for Howard University staff and faculty using third-party high speed internet to access the Howard University network. VPN installation instructions |
Cookies
Required:
Make
sure your browser is set to accept
cookies.
For Internet Explorer:
--> Click Tools/Internet Options/Privacy/Advanced
Privacy Settings.
--> Check options as shown:
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