Accessing Databases from Off-Campus

Off-campus access to most library databases is available to Gettysburg College students, faculty, and staff only. Persons not affiliated with Gettysburg College may access our databases from within the library only.

You must connect through the proxy server (a computer that is specially designed to authenticate users) to access library databases from off-campus. When you click a link for a database on the library website you will be prompted for your User Name and Password. Use the same ones you use to connect to the college network.

Note: You no longer need to configure your browser to use our electronic resources from off-campus. If you previously configured your browser to access electronic resources from off-campus, please follow these steps to remove that configuration.

Remove Proxy Server Browser Configuration

Dial-up settings

1. From the menu bar, select Tools --> Internet Options
2. Select the Connections tab
3. Click the LAN Settings button
4. Uncheck Use automatic configuration script.
5. Click OK twice.
6. Next close all Internet Explorer windows by using the X in the top right-hand corner
7. You have removed the configuration from your computer.

Cable or DSL Modem settings

1. From the menu bar, select Tools --> Internet Options
2. Select the Connections tab
3. Click the LAN Settings button
4. Uncheck Use automatic configuration script
5. Click OK twice
6. Next close all Internet Explorer windows by using the X in the top right-hand corner
7. You have removed the configuration from your computer.

Having Trouble?
Contact Alice Huff, (337-7020) or Ronalee Ciocco (337-6994).