The Zalman Aranne Central Library - Remote Access to Library's Online Resources

The recommended way to access the library's online resources is via library's catgalog BGUsearch

The connectivity to the university proxy is embedded in the catalog, the access will require identification with the BGU account username and password.

Access online resources through the library links in Google Scholar

The connectivity to the university proxy is embedded in Google Scholar after setup.

LIBKEY - The browser plugin for easier full text downloads

Upgrading the remote access to download full text articles

Downloading the LibKey plugin to your PC browser (not mobile devices) will allow you to easily access and download full-text articles.

To install LibKey –

Installation in Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Brave & Vivaldi is simple! Just visit https://thirdiron.com/downloadnomad/ and click the icon for your browser. Your browser will then ask you to confirm. Choose your Ben-Gurion University at the resulting LibKey interface and you are all set!

LibKey User Tutorial Video: http://libkeynomad.com/

Other options -

Direct off-campus access by adding a browser Bookmarklet "BGU-EZproxy"

Suitable for all browsers and handheld devices.

Direct off-campus access using Ezproxy Redirect plugins

Suitable for all browsers but not for handheld devices.

Access from Abroad

Wehn you are abroad with limited access to the University site, login via primo.bgu.ac.il.

For VPN connection use instructions.

* If you have the "Zotero" plugin clear the old address (ezproxy) in the "proxies" option.

* If you encounter a problem it is recommended to clear your "cookies" history in the browser (go to "settings" and clear the "all time" browsing data.