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Remote Access to Library Resources

These instructions apply to Eastern Illinois University faculty, staff, and students who are accessing library resources via an internet service provider other than Eastern.

Resources marked Off Campus Proxy(off campus proxy)

Resources marked "Off Campus Proxy" can be accessed from sites off-campus using the library's proxy server. When you click on a database link, you will be prompted to type in your 14-digit library ID number and last name.  This number is found in the lower right-hand corner of your Panther Card (or student ID for continuing education students). 

Panther Card Continuing Education Card
You can also find the library number by providing your E-number and your last name.

   Example

  1. Click on the title of the database you wish to access.
  2. Screen shot of Databases page

  3. On the authentication page, type in your 14-digit library ID number and your last name. Click on the "Go" button.

    Screen shot of Authentication screen

  4. That's it!     For further information, please read About Your Library Number.


 
 

Resources marked  Off Campus Password or Password

You will need a password to gain access. Please check our password list to get the list of passwords.




Distance Education and Continuing Education Services

If you are an EIU student but do not have any of your scheduled classes on the Charleston campus, additional services are available.