This page contains information about access options and directions for how to set up your off-campus access to NYU Libraries e-resources.
Access is available to all NYU students enrolled in degree or diploma programs, faculty, and staff.
OpenAthens e-Resources Authentication Service
Heads up! We are currently in the process of migrating from EZProxy to a new authentication service called OpenAthens.
While the user authentication experience will remain largely the same and there will be no changes to library catalog links, proxied resource links containing proxy.library.nyu.edu will need to be changed.
If an EZProxy link is no longer working for you, the surest way to gain access to your resource will be to search for it in our library catalog and access using the catalog link.
If you prefer, you may also be able to update your proxied links yourself using the guidance below.
How to update links from EZProxy to OpenAthens
If you encounter an EZProxy link that no longer works, try replacing the proxy prefix:
https://proxy.library.nyu.edu/login?url=
with NYU’s new OpenAthens prefix:
https://go.openathens.net/redirector/nyu.edu?url=
If that doesn’t solve the access issue, you may also try removing the prefix altogether and using just the resource URL without any prefix.
If you’re still having trouble accessing a resource, contact: jira.edatabases@nyu.edu for assistance.
NYU’s Virtual Private Network (VPN) *NYU VPN: All Traffic*
vpn.nyu.edu and vpnsec.nyu.edu users select the “All Traffic” option in the “Group” field dropdown when logging into the VPN.
How to install and use the VPN for laptops and desktops
How to install and use the VPN on mobile devices
Once on NYU VPN: All Traffic search for e-resources as normal.
You can start your research from the the Libraries’ homepage or through the Library’s tile in NYUHome. You will log in with your NetID and password.
Troubleshooting
Check that you’re using the NYU VPN: All Traffic
If you are using another NYU VPN, or non-NYU VPN it may not be compatible with on-campus, or off-campus access to library resources.
- NYU Shanghai users: the VPN is required for off-campus access to library resources.
There is a NetID issue, or you may not have activated your NetID
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Use the E-Resource Problem form to connect to staff for help.
If you’re on the VPN and the resource link has the OpenAthens prefix but still can’t access resources
Contact Ask a Librarian and someone will help you.
Recommended Browsers
We suggest using one of NYU’s recommended browsers for the best experience and added security.