How to get access

  • Start with the library website search. OneSearch resources will automatically ask you to login with your IdentiKey if you're off-campus.
  • , , or on the A-Z Database list. These pages will let you know if your database has any access restrictions, such as VPN only usage, or registration required.
  • This is especially helpful if you don鈥檛 usually start your research from the library website, as it will mimic on-campus access.听Please note that you must be connected to vpn.colorado.edu, vpn.colorado.edu/limited does not allow access to library resources.
  • Go into settings -> Library Links. Search for University of Colorado 色吧亚洲 and select University of Colorado 色吧亚洲 - Find It @ CU. Once this is set up in your browser it should show the Find It link in Google Scholar听both on and off-campus.
  • Once installed, this extension will show an easy access button for a limited number of our resources on third party websites like PubMed.

Who can get access

All current CU 色吧亚洲 students, faculty members, emerita faculty members and employees with an can access a majority of Libraries-subscribed databases and online resources from an off-campus location (detailed information about borrowing privileges). Please see our database terms of use for legal limitations on using these resources.

Alumni and public access to electronic resources

Off-campus access to our databases and online resources is restricted to current students, faculty, emerita faculty and employees. Some resources do allow walk-in access for public patrons. Please contact our Ask A Librarian service for more information.

Need help?

If you don鈥檛 find what you need, please contact your subject specialist, submit an interlibrary loan request, or

If you鈥檙e having difficulty with locating or accessing specific resources, contact us via our Ask A Librarian service or email us at libera@colorado.edu

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Last updated April 2024