Remote access to ARTstor

IP authentication (on-campus vs. off-campus access)

ARTstor authenticates users by their IP (Internet Protocol) addresses, which are the numbers that identify every computer on the internet. Every institution has one or a set of IP addresses that identify the computers physically networked on its campus. We rely on those IP addresses to determine whether or not a user is authorized to access the ARTstor Digital Library. When a user attempts to access ARTstor from off-campus, the IP address will not be recognized.

The following options are available for remote (i.e., off-campus) access to ARTstor:

• Remote access by proxy
  A proxy server is a computer that acts as an intermediary between a remote user and the electronic resources available at a particular institution. When a user logs in via proxy, it forwards requests to the library's licensed resources, making it appear as if the user is working on-campus and therefore coming from a valid IP address. Proxy server access is typically granted through an institution's library website.
• Remote Access Grace Period
  Users may access ARTstor remotely by first creating a registered user account when accessing ARTstor from a valid IP address (either on campus or through a proxy server). (Read more about registration.)
  
  Each registered user account comes with a 120-day "grace period" during which it may be used to access ARTstor from any computer, regardless of IP address; if a user tries to access ARTstor from off-campus, a small window requesting log-in information will appear. As long as there is time remaining in the Remote Access Grace Period, the user will be able to log in and enter ARTstor with his or her registered user account. Each time a user logs in to his or her account from an authenticated IP address (i.e., from within the institution's network), the 120-day grace period is reset.
• Log-in Script
  This option may be used if a proxy server is unavailable, the Remote Access Grace Period is not adequate, or if an institution uses referring URLs, which are not supported by ARTstor. Please contact user.services@artstor.org for more information about this option.

For more information about remote access to ARTstor, please see our Online Help.

Remote Access and the Offline Image Viewer (OIV)

ARTstor requires that every installation of the OIV be authenticated the first time the program is launched, as well as every 30 days thereafter. If 30 days elapse without re-authentication, the OIV will still be usable but access to ARTstor images will be blocked until authentication is reestablished.

• On-campus use
  Versions 2.5 and later of the OIV feature automatic IP authentication, meaning those computers connected to the Internet from a valid IP address do not have to manually renew the ARTstor certificate every 30 days.
• Off-campus use
  Off-campus use of the OIV requires manual authentication. When prompted, simply enter the log-in information for a registered user's ARTstor account. Please note that there must be time remaining in the 120 day Remote Access Grace Period.

[Alternate proxy method for off-campus users: if a proxy server is available, a user can enter the server address and port number under the Preferences menu option in the OIV. This method may not work with all proxy servers.]

For more information about remote access and the OIV, please see our Online Help.

• Getting started
  • System requirements
  • Remote Access to ARTstor
    • Proxy server configuration
• Searching, browsing & organizing images
  • Metasearch into ARTstor
• Adding images
• Teaching with ARTstor
  • Presentation tool (OIV)
  • Interdisciplinary uses
  • Integrating with courseware & local systems
• Administering ARTstor
  • Promoting ARTstor at your institution
• Support & training
  • Online training
  • Instructional handouts
  • Leading training sessions