IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: Beginning Monday, June 30, 2003 Philadelphia University's Office of Information Technology is adopting a new technology that will simplify how students and faculty access library electronic resources from off campus. Please see the information below.

WHAT IS IT?: If you are using an Internet Service Provider (ISP) to connect to the library web site, you are "off-campus" -  also referred to as "remote access." To use the library databases you must first authenticate to the database. We use the PhilaU network username and password for authentication. You must have a Philadelphia University network account for remote access to Gutman Library electronic resources. Once authenticated to our network, your ISP will behave as if it is part of our network allowing you to access our databases as if you were on campus.

INSTRUCTIONS: Go to the OIT instruction page for the computer requirements and step-by-step instructions for off-campus access. This page will tell you how to remove any existing set-up you may have for remote access, and there are instructions (both Word document and HTML page) for the new procedure.

TROUBLESHOOTING: If you have questions about your network account or find that you are unable to access the library databases from off campus after following the OIT instructions, visit the Technology Help Desk on the 2nd floor of Search Hall, send e-mail to HelpDesk@PhilaU.edu or call 215-951-4OIT.