> Proxy Server

The MSU Libraries subscribe to electronic databases and full-text resources for the use of the currently enrolled students, faculty and staff of the university. Resource providers, or vendors, currently limit access to some of our Electronic databases to users with valid MSU MSU NetIDs in the MSU domain.

The MSU proxy server forwards requests for web resources to database suppliers from authorized MSU users. The proxy server authenticates you as an MSU user via your MSU NetID e-mail account, and then serves as a "proxy" between your machine and the resource provider's site. Since the proxy machine is part of the "msu.edu" domain, the requested electronic resource or database provides access and allows the connection.

Materials Needed

In order to use the MSU Library's electronic resources from off campus, you need to configure your browser to use the MSU proxy server. Setting up the proxy server location is easy and may be accomplished on any computer platform using settings in your Internet browser. (Note: If you are using an on campus lab or connection, you will not need to configure the proxy settings.)

Check it Out!

For instructions on how to configure your browser to work with the MSU proxy server, visit the MSU Library web site at http://www.lib.msu.edu/proxy/

Try it!

Use the above procedure to set up your browser to use the MSU proxy server and then try the following link:

To view this article, click on the link (http://proquest.umi.com/pqdlink).