Remote Access Options:      VPN    Medical Library Proxy

Yale VPN

VPN (Virtual Private Networking) provides a secure method of accessing restricted segments of the Yale University network as well as providing remote access to Web-based Library resources.. A VPN connection provides additional security and other capabilities beyond the remote access proxy options discussed below. Because VPN uses university NetID authentication, it is NOT an option for hospital employees without a university NetID.
 
 
There are actually two VPN clients available through Yale University. Both of these are supported by Yale Information Technology Services (ITS) although librarians are able to provide basic support and advice regarding their use with license resources. You must first download the Cisco AnyConnect VPN client software, the preferred option for most users. Windows 7 and Linux users must use the AnyConnect client. Mac versions of both clients are also available. Download a VPN client through the link to the Yale ITS Software Library.

The older Cisco IPSec VPN client remains an option though many users find it much less stable than the AnyConnect option. When using the IPSec client, be sure to use the "Yale wireless and library resources" connection profile to gain full access to Library resources. If you use the VPN to connect to Yale-New Haven Hospital, you will continue to use the Cisco IPSec VPN client for this purpose although you may also install the AnyConnect client for connecting to the university. Additional information on VPN access can be found on the ITS Yale VPN page




 
Download VPN clients from the ITS Software Library

Medical Library Proxy Server

The Medical Library maintains a proxy server that may be used by faculty, students and staff of the Yale School of Medicine AND by employees and affiliates of Yale-New Haven Hospital. While most users should use the Cisco AnyConnect VPN for remote access, these are cases where the proxy server may be the method of choice even for university affiliates. The Offsite Access from Clinical Locations page provides more information on scenarios where the VPN the best remote access option.

You can request a proxy server account by completing the brief online form on the Medical Library Proxy Server signup page.

Central Campus Proxy Server

Central campus Information Technology Services also maintains a proxy server for remote access to Library resources. Like the VPN, this proxy uses the university NetID authentication system. We recommend that medical campus affiliates use either the Medical VPN or the Medical Library Proxy Server but this is also an option for any university affiliate.