What kinds of licensed materials can I access when connected to the VPN? The UC Davis Library catalog and other free resources are open to all and do not require use of the VPN.
Do I need to connect to the Library VPN to access the UC Davis Library catalog? If you are at UC Davis Health, the best option is to connect to UCDH Prod. You need to connect to the library VPN if you are: When do I need to connect to the Library VPN? Once connected, you will have access to licensed library resources-those electronic materials, journal articles, library databases, streaming media services and other online tools that the library pays for on behalf of the university, but are not freely available to the public. You will need to install and use Pulse Secure to access some UC Davis Library resources, including licensed materials, when you are off campus or on-campus but connected to a wi-fi connection other than UC Davis Eduroam (e.g., UCD Guest) or UCDH Prod on the health campus (e.g., UCDH Guest). The library VPN establishes a secure connection between your computer or mobile device and the campus network.
Pulse Secure is a free client application used to connect to the library’s Virtual Private Network (VPN).
