Linde Spear - Peer Research & Writing Specialist
Set up a consultation with Linde to talk about research, writing, assignments, study skills, and getting settled in the Cluster program and at UCLA!
Name: Linde Spear
Contact: lindespear@g.ucla.edu or schedule an appointment
Major: History and Arabic
Hometown: Eugene, Oregon
Fun Fact: I had two pet frogs when I was little!
Favorite Cluster 70 Experience: Participating in cluster field trips across California and Nevada!
Office Hours:
Powell Library, East Rotunda
Tuesdays 9:30pm - 10:30pm and Fridays 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Contact: lindespear@g.ucla.edu
or schedule an appointment
Hannah Sutherland
Welcome!
The Cluster 70 research guide contains library resources supporting the Evolution of Cosmos and Life Cluster. Your contacts from the UCLA Library are Hannah Sutherland and Linde Spear!
VPN & Proxy Tutorials
The Library's online subscription resources can always be accessed from computers and wireless networks on campus. However, off-campus access is restricted to current UCLA, students, faculty, and staff who have set up their computer using one of the methods below. Click on the other tabs to see how four Bruins got their computers set up and ready to go for remote access!
If you need further assistance, you can contact UCLA Digital & Technology Solutions IT Support at (310) 267-4357 or help@it.ucla.edu. They provide 24/7 phone support.
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Virtual Private Networking (VPN)A program you can download and install, or use the built-in version on many computers or mobile devices. VPN software must be logged on manually before you access a restricted site, but works for all programs on your computer. It stays connected until you log off.
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UCLA Online Proxy ServerA simple browser setting which will automatically divert you to a UCLA logon page when you first access a restricted site.
VPN on Mac with Natalie
"I chose VPN for my mac because I need to be able to access the full text of articles on different browsers." - Natalie, Environmental Science
VPN on Windows with Michael
"I chose VPN because I like the security it provides and the control it gives me as a user to manually enable or disable it when I'm browsing online." - Michael, Public Affairs
VPN on Chromebook with Nadia
"I chose VPN because it is really simple to use!" - Nadia, Public Affairs
Proxy on Mac with Kate
"I chose Proxy because I prefer logging in through a web browser without having to download any software on my computer." - Kate, Ethnic Studies
