Remote Library Access for Students during Summer

By Joan Schlimgen, AHSL-Tucson

There have been a few inquiries from continuing UA students, who are reporting that they no longer have remote access to the library’s eResources. After some investigation, we’ve found that our implementation of Single SignOn (NetID) last October, which uses the University’s WebAuth software, has had an unforeseen consequence. The definition of a “current student” in WebAuth is one who is enrolled in the current or a future semester, which means that students enrolled in Spring Semester do not have summer access until they enroll in a summer or fall course.

It turns out the solution is simple: most students can use Student Link–WebReg to register for Fall 2009 when it is available on the web: . No payment is required until the first day of class and it’s a fairly simple procedure on the web. Once registered, it may take about 2 business days for WebAuth to be updated and remote access to be restored.

Incoming students will be added to WebAuth when they’ve had their orientation and received their NetID. We anticipate that incoming medical students will have their access established in time for the start of the Bridge program on July 22.

Exceptions:

• We have been told that CoM-Phx students have their registrations processed by their admin staff, who are now aware of the access problems. Tara Cunningham, Director, CoM-Phx Academic Services, has indicated that registrations with be prioritized and processed this week.
• Registration (WebReg) — is shut down for several hours at a time during summer orientation to allow new students and their advisers to process their registrations. Students may have to wait until WebReg is available.

For questions, contact:
Joan Schlimgen