Research Guides: Earth, Planetary and Space Sciences: Home

Director, Sciences User Engagement & Louise M. Darling Biomedical Library and Science and Engineering Library

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Subjects: Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Earth, Planetary & Space Sciences, Health Sciences, Mathematics & Statistics, Physics & Astronomy

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Information Resources for Earth, Planetary and Space Sciences

Articles Browse e-journals and search article databases	Books Library catalogs, e-book packages, and reference sources
Map Collection Guide to the William C. Putnum map collection in SEL/Geology	Data Management Data management tools, repositories, and data sets in EPSS
Web Sites Earth science and government resources on the web.	Additional Resources Dissertations, patents, standards, and mobile apps.

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 still need help, you can contact the UCLA IT Support Center at (310) 267-4357 or help@it.ucla.edu. They provide 24/7 phone support.

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.
UCLA Online Proxy Server
A 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

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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

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VPN on Chromebook with Nadia

"I chose VPN because it is really simple to use!" - Nadia, Public Affairs

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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

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