What email platform do KU Leuven staff and students use?
Most staff members use the new Exchange mail and calendar service, and can access their mail via the web using the Outlook Web Access Outlook Web Access Students Outlook Web Access If you are a student at one of the institutions of the KU Leuven Association and do not follow an academic program, then you do not use this email platform.
How do I access KU resources from off-campus?
For some KU resources, IT offers a Virtual Private Network (VPN) called KU Anywhere for off-campus access. In most cases only provides access to resources hosted on the KU network.
Who can access KU Libraries online resources?
Who can access KU Libraries Online Resources? Off-campus access to electronic resources is available to all currently enrolled students, faculty, staff and authorized affiliates of the University of Kansas as described in KU's Policy on Acceptable Use of Electronic Information Resources.
What is the use of ku anywhere?
KU Anywhere allows faculty and staff to access needed resources when traveling or working remotely. You do not need to use KU Anywhere if you are on the KU campus, only when you want to access KU technology resources from off campus.
Why Can't I Access Libraries Resources using the VPN (KU Anywhere)?
In most cases only provides access to resources hosted on the KU network. Because most of the libraries' databases, journals, and online resources are provided by publishers external to KU, the VPN will not provide off-campus access to these resources. Links using the Libraries proxy server prefix should be created instead.
How to add proxy server URL to KU library?
If you wish to add the proxy server URL to a link you encounter in your research, you can use the libraries' Proxy Server Bookmarklet. By saving the bookmarklet to your bookmarks bar, you can click the bookmarklet link to re-load a KU Libraries resource so that it contains the proxy server prefix.
How to access library resources?
The simplest way to access library resources is to start from the Libraries website, locating the resource using Articles and Databases , e-Journals, the Catalog, or other starting points. Starting here will provide access to resources from on- or off-campus.
How to add University of Kansas Libraries to Google Scholar?
To manage the "Library links" settings for in Google Scholar Settings, visit this URL: Select "University of Kansas Libraries Get at KU" and save your settings.
Can you use a proxy server from off campus?
If the link does not contain the KU Libraries proxy server address ( www2.lib.ku.edu) somewhere in the URL, it probably won't work from off campus. To save links or DOIs for future use, or to include links in Blackboard course sites or email, make sure the links include the proxy server address.
How to conserve bandwidth?
Follow these basic tips to conserve bandwidth: Turn off your video unless you absolutely need it. Disable HD webcam video because it requires much more bandwidth. Close unneeded applications on your computer. There are often a lot of apps running in the background, and many are connected to the internet.
Is KU a distance learning university?
KU is committed to supporting your educational goals during this time of change. It is ideal for you to participate in distance learning and access university resources from your residence. This page is dedicated to resources you can use to resolve any issues with access.
