Using a Combination Proxy Server/PURL Server for Off-Campus Access to Restricted Databases

Paul A. Soderdahl, University of Iowa

Abstract

While many libraries enable off-campus users to access subscription databases through a proxy server, the University of Iowa Libraries has complemented its proxy server with a PURL, or persistent URL, server, for self-marketing and point-of-need instructions. This poster session will highlight technical aspects and the current workflow.