JMU students, faculty, and staff can access online journals and electronic resources from off-campus using one of the methods below.
Need Help?
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| Who to Ask | Ask the Library | IT Help Desk | Learning Technologies Support |
| How to Contact | (540) 568-6150
Carrier or Rose Library, 1st Floor |
(540) 568-3555
Student Success Center, 4th Floor |
(540) 568-5312
Carrier Library Basement |
OpenAthens (Testing/Beta/In Development)
You spoke and we listened. OpenAthens simplifies your connection to library resources from off-campus.
Note: We are still working with our vendors on fully implementing this solution, so some databases may not work yet.
Features:
- No software to install
- Login with eID, password and Duo
- Only provides access to library resources
Video demo:
Here’s how it works:
- To access library resources from off-campus, start at the JMU Libraries website
- Find and click on the resource
- Login to the JMU page with your eID and password
- Complete Duo authentication
- Access your resource
Once logged in, you will remain connected for 1 day or until you close the browser.
Contact Ask the Library for questions or issues.
Pulse Secure
Features:
- Requires software install
- Login with eID, password and Duo
- Provides access to library resources and sensitive JMU files (e.g. N: drive)
Pulse Secure provides access to library resources and secure JMU materials. While connected, all network traffic to and from your computer is routed through JMU’s network as if you were on-campus.
To Install/Use Pulse Secure
- Choose your platform for instructions:
- Windows
- Mac OSX
- iPad
- Android
- Windows Surface
Installation help with Pulse Secure can be found here. You may also contact the IT Help Desk for questions or issues with Pulse Secure and/or Duo.