Remote access is available to most of the Mulford Library's online resources (there are some online resources and journals to which access is restricted). Please note that many of the Mulford's online resources are only available to people on the Health Science Campus and those who work or are enrolled in one of the health-related colleges. For more information, contact Mulford Reference Assistance.
Using the University as your ISP, you will have access to the OhioLINK resources (databases, Electronic Journal Center, etc.), as well as most of the resources provided by the Mulford Library (AccessMedicine, MD Consult, etc.). For more information about using the University as your ISP, see the IT web page or contact the Health Science Campus Information Technology Help Desk (419-383-4259).
Using other ISPs (cable modem, DSL, dial-up services, etc.), you will have access to the OhioLINK resources and most of the Mulford Library resources, provided that you are affiliated with the Health Science Campus or one of the health-related colleges and registered with the University Libraries. (If you are unsure of your registration status, contact Mulford Access Services at 419-383-4225.)When attempting to access restricted resources, the proxy server (either the Libraries' or OhioLINK's) will prompt for your name and barcode (which is your Rocket ID number or Social Security number, unless you selected another nine-digit number). Once the system confirms that you are registered and in good stating with the UT Libraries, you will be allowed to access the resource. When accessing OhioLINK resources, permission to access these resources is limited to two hours; after than time, you will need to login to the OhioLINK proxy server again.
Note: Some ISPs have settings that prevent remote access to OhioLINK and Mulford Library resources.
If you are having problems accessing a resource from off campus, consider these issues:
- Did you click the off-campus link (if that was an option)? Many of our resources have different links for on-campus access and off-campus access. For these resources, if you click on the on-campus link, you will not see the correct proxy login and will not be able to access the resource.
- Did you enter your name and barcode correctly? The University Libraries and OhioLINK proxy servers use different forms of your name. The login screen will tell you what to enter.
- You entered your name and barcode correctly, but it is still denying access? There could be a problem with your record; call Mulford Access Services to check (419-383-4225). If your record is correct, you may be attempting to access a resource for which access is restricted or your computer may not be set up to accept cookies; contact Mulford Reference Assistance for more details.
- Do you need access to an online article for which access is restricted? Contact Mulford Reference Assistance. We'll try to download and email you the article that you need.
