Remote Access to UCSF Library Resources
Remote Access
UCSF ITS provides and supports vpn@UCSF service for UCSF personnel and students. The Medical Center also provides a VPN service.
To Use VPN@UCSF
- Obtain a VPN User ID (MyAccess ID). Students: use your existing MyAccess ID.
- Use a supported web browser to login at https://vpn.ucsf.edu/
- Choose the UCSF Library link on the left side of the browser window.
- Proceed to the necessary online materials.
- You must stay within the same browser window when using this link.
- Choose start next to Network Connect on the right side of the browser window.
- Once connected, you may use multiple browser windows and client applications as necessary.
- Pop-up blockers may interfere with this method of connection.
Mobile Devices
See the UCSF Mobile Web for information on using VPN@UCSF on mobile devices.
Need Help?
More detailed information about VPN@UCSF is available from the UCSF ITS website including a Web VPN Quick Start Guide.
Please contact the UCSF IT Service Desk if you have problems using vpn@UCSF. Submit a ticket at help@UCSF or phone (415) 514-4100 .
Access Privileges
Remote access to most online library resources is restricted to UCSF personnel and students only. UCSF personnel and students include:
- Students currently enrolled at UCSF (alumni are not considered UCSF students).
- UCSF staff, faculty, residents and postdocs.
- Clinical and emeritus faculty.
Using a Non-UCSF Internet Service Provider without VPN
If you do not use one of the UCSF remote access options, your access to resources will be very limited:
- You will have access to the Library Catalog, the Melvyl (UC systemwide) Catalog, and PubMed.
- You will have access to publicly accessible resources.
- However, online journals and the majority of databases will not be available.