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How Do I Access Electronic Resources/Databases From Off-Campus Locations?

Because of licensing agreements, most of the electronic resources/databases linked from this site require an IU South Bend student or staff ID and password. Anyone trying to connect to these services from home using a commercial Internet service provider such as America Online or Comcast will have to enter a valid IU South Bend student or staff ID and password in order to be recognized as an authorized user.

If you prefer to use the virtual private network software (VPN), instructions can be found on the IT website. Please contact the IT Help Desk (574-520-5555) with any questions about the campus VPN.

Troubleshooting Remote Access to Library Resources

If you have been unsuccessful connecting to library resources, please review our troubleshooting suggestions below.

Log into WebMail at https://webmail.iu.edu/sb. When prompted to log in, enter:

  • Username
  • Password

If you cannot log into WebMail, try re-setting your password at https://passphrase.iu.edu/.

If you cannot re-set your password, call the IT helpdesk at (574) 520-5555 to verify your status as a currently enrolled student, faculty, or staff member.

Check Browser Settings
JavaScript and cookies must be enabled in your browser to access Library databases from off campus.

Use this button to see if you have JavaScript enabled.

  • If it is enabled, a message box will appear that says "You have JavaScript enabled and can properly use this website!"
  • If it is not enabled, no message box will appear. To use this site properly, you will need to enable JavaScripting on your browser.

How to Enable Javascript

  • Internet Explorer : Go to Tools, Internet Options, Security, Custom Level. Under Scripting, select Enable for all.
  • Netscape 4.x : Go to Edit, Preferences, Advanced. Select Enable Javascript.
  • Netscape 7.x : Go to Edit, Preferences, Advanced. Select Enable Javascript for Navigator.
  • Firefox: Go to Tools, Internet Options, Security, Custome Level. Under Scripting, select Enable for all.

Use this button to see if you have cookies enabled.

  • If it is enabled, a message box will appear that says "You have cookies enabled and can properly use this website!"
  • If it is not enabled, a message box will appear that says "Cookies ARE NOT currently enabled! Please read below on this page for information on how to enable cookies." To use this site properly, you will need to enable cookies on your browser.
    • Note: JavaScripting must be enabled to use the Cookie Test.

How to Enable Browser Cookies

Cookies Enabled is a default setting in both Internet Explorer, Netscape and Firefox. If your cookies are disabled, follow these steps to enable your browser cookies:

  • Internet Explorer 5.x - go to Tools, Internet Options, the Security Tab, click the Custom button and scroll about 1/3 of the way down to see the options for Cookies, and make sure both of the options have 'enabled' checked.
     
  • Internet Explorer 6.x - go to Tools, Internet Options, and click on the Privacy Tab. Here you can change your settings for accepting or blocking cookies.
      
  • Netscape 4.x - click Edit, then Preferences, then click the Advanced button, in the bottom half of the screen, make sure 'Accept all cookies' is selected.
      
  • Netscape 6.x - click Edit, then Preferences, then expand the Privacy & Security button by clicking on the arrow to the left, click Cookies and make sure 'Enable all cookies' is selected.
      
  • Firefox 1.5 - click Tools, then Options, then Privacy tab. Put check mark in Allow sites to set Cookies. Click OK

 If you need help

For questions about the Schurz Library Proxy, please contact: Head of Electronic Resources at (574) 520-4189 or via e-mail to fshan@iusb.edu.

For questions about searching the databases, please contact: Schurz Library Servcie Desk at (574) 574-4441. You can also send e-mail to refquest@iusb.edu.

For questions about your Library barcode, please contact: Circulation Supervisor at (574) 520-4380 or come to the Circulation Desk at the Schurz Library any time the building is open.