Off-Campus Access to Library Resources - Earl Gregg Swem Library

Why and How?

The College of William and Mary Libraries have implemented a proxy server to provide off-campus access to Library resources for William and Mary students, faculty, and staff.

Accessing online databases (brief guide)
About the proxy server
Frequently Asked Questions
Reviews common questions, problems and solutions
Test your browser

The proxy server requires no configuration on your part. No more setting up your browser, or turning the proxy connection on and off. From wherever you are on the library's website, just click on a link to an online resource from our web site and the proxy server will determine whether your computer is on-campus or off.

If you are on-campus, you will bypass the proxy server and be sent directly to the resource.
If you are off-campus, you will be required to login with your William and Mary email username and password, then be sent to the resource.

It's that easy! All you need to do is use the library's links to access the resources you want from wherever you want - the proxy server takes care of the rest.

If you have any questions or problems, you can review the documentation listed above, or contact the technical support center (TSC) at 221-HELP or email them at help@wm.edu.