[Eril-l] [External] Testing Access to E-resources from "off-campus"

Wed Dec 18 07:28:25 PST 2024

Cornell University library also uses Smartbear BitBar to test off campus access.
I find it useful to test different devices, systems (Windows or macOS), and browsers (everything, including browsers I haven’t got on my library issued laptop), androids or iphones.   https://smartbear.com/lp/bitbar/bitbar-web/

Kind regards,

Sally Lockwood
E-Resources Specialist
Working remotely
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853

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Jennifer, can you tell us more about how you utilize SmartBear??? I am very intrigued!

I can't help but notice that so many of the methods mentioned (which I also use!) involve using our own personal devices, money, and/or off-hours time.

At least for me, it feels hard to articulate to others (i.e., higher ups) why regular access to a device with a non-campus IP address is an ongoing necessity of e-resources management. What if there were a document out there that librarians could refer to or that had example language for explaining to folks who don't do ERM work why it's necessary, and summarizing ways this can be accomplished using the institution's resources? Do folks think that could be useful in getting their institutions to help implement better solutions to this problem?

All the best,
Jessica

Jessica LaBrie (she/her)
Electronic Resources Librarian
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Hello,

To test reports of issues offsite, we use SmartBear formerly CrossBrowser Testing.

Jennifer

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I have used some kind of remote desktop to my home computer. Depending on what OS I have at work vs home at the time, I might use Teamviewer, Windows Remote Desktop, Remmina, or some version of VNC. I also use those in the other direction, to get to my office computer to be "on campus" when working from home.

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For occasional testing, it has worked for us to disconnect from the wireless service on campus and test using our phones.

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Hi all,

We are looking for a solution to mimic being off-campus to test our electronic resources. I currently do this by using a VPN that I pay for myself, which is not ideal. How do other folks do this? Do you use a VPN? If so, is there a specific VPN vendor you’d recommend?

Thanks!

Denis

Denis Shannon

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