Welcome to the Biology Research Guide!
This guide is designed to help you navigate the many resources offered by the University Libraries. From journal databases to research data management, we are here to aid in your learning and research in Biology. From this page you can:
As always, if you have any questions about this guide or about library services in general, please reach out to me, your subject specialist by emailing me from the box on the left, or stopping by my office in the STEM Library.
The Libraries' online subscription resources can be accessed from computers and devices on campus and off-campus. When using devices off-campus, access is restricted to current UMD students, faculty, and staff. Below are methods for connecting to the Libraries' resources from off-campus locations.
If you still need help, you can contact the UMD IT Service Desk at 301-405-1500 or itsupport@umd.edu.
Download and install UMD's VPN to connect to online services. You will need to log in manually to access a restricted site. The connection will remain live until you manually disconnect.
A guide to create proxy links by simply entering in the original URL into a proxy creator box. The output can then be pasted into your browser to gain access to a restricted site.
A browser extension that automatically adds the UMD proxy to your URL. Drag the reload button to your bookmarks to use whenever you need access.
