Remote access to licensed materials is available to current UCR faculty, students, and staff.

Many resources provided online by the library are only available if you are connected to a campus network or one of our off-campus authentication options:

OpenAthens (preferred)

Start at UC Library Search and sign in to your library account. This will create an OpenAthens session on your device. 

Alternatively, sign in at a publisher or resource page: Look for Sign in Through My Institution, Sign in via OpenAthens, or similar on your favorite resource page. Search for “Riverside” to find UCR, then choose “University of California Riverside” from the OpenAthens screen, if prompted. 

Note: The UCR Library is in the process of rolling out OpenAthens for all our resource providers. If you encounter a resource that is not accessible using OpenAthens, please try the GlobalProtect VPN.

GlobalProtect VPN

To gain access to secure library resources, follow these instructions on how to install and use GlobalProtect VPN on your desktop, laptop, or smartphone. If you have challenges installing or using the VPN, please check our FAQ.

Please note this method may not work with all devices and/or browsers. If you are unable to access library resources using the VPN, please use OpenAthens.

For Mac users

For Windows users

For Chromebook users

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