Setting up Proxy Authentication on your PC

The majoirty of electronic journals available through Salford University can be accessed off campus using your Athens username and password. However, a few of the eJournals we subscribe to require you to set up 'proxy authentication' in order to view the full text from off campus.

If you access the journal through the eLibrary's 'Find eJournal' section you will see information on how to access the journal from off campus. If proxy setup is required this will be clearly stated.

The Proxy Service is required for a few journals where access is restricted to University members in such a way that it is not available from an off campus location. By setting up proxy access you are logging in to the network via your own PC.

ILS has produced a user guide that will take you through the steps needed to set up proxy access. This guide is avaiable at http://www.ils.salford.ac.uk/help/userguides/computing/webauth.pdf. 

In order to set up proxy access you will need to know which internet browser you use (for example Internet Explorer or Firefox) - if you are not sure, look at the icon you click on to get to the internet. You will also need to know whether you have a dial-up or a broadband connection to the internet. Towards the end of the guide you will find a list of frequently asked questions, however if you have any problem setting up the proxy service you can contact the ILS Service Desk on ils-servicedesk@salford.ac.uk or 0161 2952444.


For more information on eJournal password see the blog http://healthinfoskills.blogspot.com/2010/03/ejournal-passwords.html