EZ Proxy is a fast and easy web-based way to access Library resources. In the past, EZ Proxy could only be used to access electronic journals, but starting today you can use EZ Proxy to access all library electronic resources (Ebooks, databases, etc.) with the exception of Up To Date.
Juniper VPN provides access to UT Southwestern resources through either a secure Web gateway (for Web resources only) or a client download (for a more secure connection to the UT Southwestern network). Juniper VPN is used not just for accessing Library resources but can be used for other UT Southwestern and departmental resources.
To understand the differences between VPN and EZProxy, see the chart below:
| EZProxy | VPN | |
|---|---|---|
| Off-Campus Access to Ejournals | Yes | Yes |
| Off-Campus Access to Ebooks and other Library Electronic Resources |
Yes | Yes |
| Off-Campus Access to UpToDate | No | No |
| Available to Parkland residents | Yes | No |
| Available to Children’s residents | No | No |
| Usable with mobile devices | Yes | Varies with device |
| Off-Campus Access to non-Library UTSW resources |
No | Yes |
| Download required | No | Yes (for non-web resources) |