Connecting to Electronic Resources
Due to site-licensing agreements, access to the Library's online journals and databases are restricted to students, faculty, and staff with current University of Chicago computing accounts (CNet ID).
On-Campus Users
- The Library's electronic journals and resources are accessible from any computer connected to the campus network (including offices, computing labs, and dorms). Laptops or other devices connected to the campus wireless or ethernet require authentication with a CNet ID and password.
Off-Campus Users
- Current students, faculty, and staff accessing electronic resources/journals from the University of Chicago Library's web site will be prompted to authenticate using their CNet ID and password. Electronic resources accessed from web sites other than the Library's may not connect automatically. Learn more.
- Off-campus users connecting to the Internet via the University's modem pool may access the Library's electronic resources without additional authentication. The University of Chicago's Connectivity Package is required.
- University of Chicago Hospital staff should consult the step-by-step instructions before attempting to connect from off-campus.
Connecting to the Library Catalog
The University of Chicago Library Catalog is freely available to the public through the University of Chicago Library's web site, although links to restricted resources will not work. If using EndNote or other Z39.50 software to connect to the catalog, please see our EndNote Help pages or Accessing the Library Catalog via Z39.50 Clients.
Problems?
If you are unable to connect to a specific electronic journal or database listed in the Library Catalog or Database Finder, please contact the Library. We will investigate the problem.