How do I make my own EZproxy links? (e.g. articles, ebooks, Canvas, etc.)

If you want to create links that will pass through our EZproxy service,  you must modify the URL by putting the EZproxy URL https://login.ezproxy.med.cornell.edu/login?url=  in front of it.

For example: If your URL is https://clinicalkey.com, your new URL should look like this: https://login.ezproxy.med.cornell.edu/login?url=http://clinicalkey.com

Why isn't EZproxy working?

ITS performs routine maintenance on college-wide servers, including EZproxy, at various times. Check your email or the ITS website for a maintenance notification. If you experience service problems at any other time, try restarting your browser or clearing your browser history/cache/cookies. You could also consider switching browsers. If you continue to experience problems, please contact the ITS Service Desk with the following information:

  • Which resource(s) are you trying to access? Please copy and paste the page's URL or provide a screenshot.

  • Where are you physically located? (e.g., Lower Manhattan, NYP-Queens, at home, etc.) 

Why am I being asked by a publisher website to pay or login for access to library content?

Check whether the website URL has ezproxy.med.cornell.edu in it. If it does not, try putting http://ezproxy.med.cornell.edu/login?url= in front of it.

For example: If your URL is http://clinicalkey.com, your new URL should look like this: http://ezproxy.med.cornell.edu/login?url=http://clinicalkey.com

If it does have EZproxy in it, please contact the ITS Service Desk with the following information:

  • Which resource(s) were you trying to access? Please copy and paste the page's URL or provide a screenshot.

  • Where were you physically located? (e.g., Lower Manhattan, NYP-Queens, at home, etc.) 

Why am I not authorized to use EZproxy?

Most of the library's electronic resources are governed by license agreements between Weill Cornell Medicine (WCM) and publishers. Our authorized users are current faculty, students, staff and NYP-Weill Cornell residents/fellows.  After January 9, 2017, WebVPN/VPN will no longer provide remote access to library resources, but will redirect you to EZproxy.

If you are an authorized user and unable to login to EZproxy, please contact the ITS Service Desk with the following information: 

  • Which resource(s) are you trying to access?

  • Where are you physically located? (e.g., Lower Manhattan, NYP-Queens, at home, etc.)

  • What is your current status with WCM and/or NYP-Weill Cornell? (e.g., WCM Volunteer, NYP-WCM Resident/Fellow, student).

You may also request access to EZproxy using this form.

Can I still use VPN to access library resources?

Yes, but only until January 9, 2017. After that, VPN will require you to re-authenticate with EZproxy to use library resources. See How to use EZproxy for additional information. 

NOTE: VPN Client enabled on mobile devices will continue to provide remote access to library content on mobile Apps.

Who can use EZproxy?

EZproxy is available to:

On and Off-Campus

  • People with active academic appointments at Weill Cornell Medical College, such as faculty, postdocs, fellows, research associates, etc.
  • Employees of Weill Cornell Medicine
  • Temporary employees at Weill Cornell Medicine
  • Residents and fellows for the East/WCM campus of NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital (NYP-Weill Cornell)
On-campus Only
  • NYP: People accessing library resources on a device connected to the NYP-Weill Cornell Network (East/WCM campus) are required to select NewYork-Presbyterian and login with their CWID/Password via oneID
  • WCM: Devices are autologin to EZproxy without requiring CWID/password