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.

Users without an R'Card can log into OpenAthens directly via our Research Portal.

Cisco Secure (AnyConnect) VPN

On Monday, October 27, UCR's ITS will launch an new/upgraded Campus VPN called Cisco Secure (AnyConnect). For directions on how to install the new Campus VPN on your device, follow these instructions. 

Please note, starting on October 27, Highlanders who use VPN with devices that have Linux, Chrome, Android, or iOS operating systems (i.e., Linux machines, Chromebooks, phones, or tablets) will be required to use this new VPN. However, campus VPN users with Windows or Mac devices may continue to use GlobalProtect VPN until it is sunset by ITS (this date and process will be shared with the campus in a future communication).

View FAQs for more information. 

GlobalProtect VPN

Please note, there is a new VPN coming online October 27. Please use the new VPN, Cisco Secure (AnyConnect). Directions on how to install the new VPN are here.

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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