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Two Ways to Get Electronic Resources
from Off-Campus
Faculty & Staff Instructions


1. Proxy -- All Resources Link to Instructions
2. RPA -- Selected Resources Only Link to Instructions


1. Proxy – for All Resources
NOTE: This is a new Brooklyn College proxy service. If you have previously set up a CUNY proxy account, we recommend you change over to this account, as it will allow you to access additional resources paid for by the Brooklyn College Library. It is also possible to dial into the Brooklyn College server.


Get your E-mail Information
To use proxy, you need your Brooklyn College Microsoft Exchange E-mail User Name(ID) and Password. If you don't already have one of these accounts, you may obtain one by applying to ITS by filling out the E-mail (LAN Account) Application Form:

It takes about two weeks to activate your account.

How to Configure your Web browser for Proxy
You will need to configure (set up) your Web browser software to recognize your proxy account.
Link to the Instructions.

  • Netscape Navigator 4
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 4


    Browsing with the Proxy Turned On

    • When the Proxy asks for your User Name it is asking for your BC Exchange Email User Name(ID) (in this example bcnet\JScholar). Be sure to use exact capitalization.
    • Your proxy Password is your BC Exchange E-mail Password, as assigned to you by ITS.

    Having Trouble? Check our Troubleshooting proxy problems page.


    America Online (AOL) Customers:The AOL browser cannot be configured to work with the Brooklyn College proxy server. If you access the Internet through AOL, there are two ways to access BC licensed resources:

    1. We recommend downloading the Netscape Navigator browser at http://www.netscape.com/ and running this this alternate browser on your computer when you want to visit the licensed resources. See above for how to configure the Netscape browser to work with the proxy server.
    2. Access selected resources through a system called Remote Patron Authentication (RPA).

    2. RPA -- for Selected Resources Only

    Remote Patron Authentication (RPA) allows you to get to a selected number of resources, through your Brooklyn College ID card Barcode.

    Pros and Cons of the RPA System
    RPA is a system that is more portable and easier to use than proxy. However, RPA has the disadvantage of providing access to fewer resources. RPA is a good choice for AOL members because they cannot configure their AOL browser for the proxy. (Note: if AOL users install and run Netscape or Internet Explorer, then proxy may work for them -- see America Online (AOL) Customers above).

    See an updated list of available RPA resources below. More resources are added to this list as they become available for RPA, so check back from time to time.

    For help choosing the appropriate resource for your research, come by the Field Library Reference desk or send an email to refdesk@brooklyn.cuny.edu

    How to Get an RPA Account
    Once you have registered at the Field Library's Circulation desk to check out books, you can use your library barcode to get to RPA resources from off-campus. If you have trouble, talk to staff at the Circulation desk.

    How to Get to Library Resources via RPA
    • Link to RPA enabled Library Resources from the RPA page.
    • When you link to the RPA resources from the RPA page, the system will ask for your Brooklyn Barcode, as shown at right.
    • Type your BC ID card barcode number into the box provided to gain access to the resource.
    • Reminder: you must register your ID barcode at the Field Library Circulation desk for RPA access to work.
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    If you have problems with accessing resources off-campus, Ask a Librarian for help.


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