Easy Link to Selected Resources from Off-Campus
Library Activated Barcode Required
From home, click on the green house icon next to the resource of your choice on the Research Resouces by Title page.

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 instructions for proxy setup Students or Faculty & Staff for how to configure the these browsers to work with the proxy server.).

Using the RPA system
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.

Link to Library Resources from the Research Resouces by Title page by clicking the green house icon . When you click on the green house icon from home, the system will ask for your Brooklyn Barcode, as shown at right. Type your BC ID card barcode number (with no spaces) into the box provided to gain access to the resource. Reminder: you must activate your ID barcode at the Field Library Circulation desk for RPA access to work.

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