OFF-CAMPUS ACCESS

What is "Off-Campus Access"?
It is the opportunity for Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University Members (full-time academics, staff and students) to access library electronic resources (databases, e-journals, e-books, etc.) from off-campus.

Who can benefit from "Off-Campus Access"?
In accordance with the license agreements, only the following groups can benefit from the Off-Campus Access service.

• Academicians
• University employees,
• Students of Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University.

Due to license agreements, the following groups cannot benefit from this service.

• External users using the library,
• Temporary employees working on a project at Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University.

How can I benefit from "Off-Campus Access"?

• Our members who have a Wireless Internet & Eduroam account used within ÇOMÜ Campuses can benefit from the "Off-Campus Access" service by applying the following settings to their personal computers for one time only.
• After making the settings, you will be asked for a username and password when accessing electronic resources from off-campus. At this stage, you can log in with the data of your Eduroam (ÇOMÜ Single Account) account information. You can visit https://eduroam.comu.edu.tr/ to get an Eduroam password.

Eduroam (ÇOMÜ Single Account) Account Information

Settings Required to Access ÇOMÜ Library Electronic Resources from Off-Campus with Eduroam Account

Internet Explorer

• Click on the icon in the upper right corner of your browser and open the Internet Options page.
• Click on the Connections tab.
• If you are using a wireless network, local area network or ADSL modem with Ethernet connection: Click on the Local Network Settings... button.
• Check the Auto-detect settings box.
• Check the Use automatic configuration script box and enter the following address in the address box: http://lib.comu.edu.tr/files/proxy.pac
• Click the OK button to exit.

Microsoft Edge

• Enter the Settings Menu.
• Click on the Advanced button.
• Click the Open Intermediate Server Settings button.
• Turn on the Use Setup Script option.
• Enter the following address in the Script Address field: http://lib.comu.edu.tr/files/proxy.pac
• Exit by clicking the Save button.

Google Chrome

• Click on the icon in the top right corner of the page and open the Settings page.
• Type "proxy" in the Search Box and click on "Open your computer's Proxy settings" from the results.
• When the Proxy page opens, Turn on the Use Setup Script option.
• Enter the following address in the Script Address field: http://lib.comu.edu.tr/files/proxy.pac
• Click the Save button and exit the page.

Mozilla Firefox

• Enter the Application Menu.
• Click on the Options button.
• Go to the Network Settings section.
• Click the Settings button under the Network Settings tab.
• Check the Automatic Proxy URL box.
• Enter the following address in the address box: http://lib.comu.edu.tr/files/proxy.pac
• Click OK to exit.

Opera

• Select Settings from the menu in the upper left corner of your browser.
• On the Settings page, type proxy in the search box in the upper right corner and click on the Open your computer's Proxy settings tab.
• When the Proxy page opens, toggle the Use Setup Script option to On.
• In the Script Address box, enter the following address: http://lib.comu.edu.tr/files/proxy.pac
• Exit by clicking the Save button.

Safari

• Click on the Preferences button under the Settings tab
• Select the Advanced tab and click on the Change Settings button next to the proxies text.
• If you are using a wireless network, local area network or ADSL modem with an Ethernet connection: Click on the Local Network Settings... button
• Check the Auto-detect settings box.
• Check the Use automatic configuration script box and enter the following address in the address box: http://lib.comu.edu.tr/files/proxy.pac
• Click the OK button to exit.

Off-Campus Access Settings for Android Mobile Devices

• First, select the network to which the device is connected from the device's wifi settings and open the options menu.
• Select Proxy Auto Configuration from the proxy options.
• Enter http://lib.comu.edu.tr/files/proxy.pac in the PAC URL field and save.

** If you are still having problems accessing electronic resources even though you have tried all the options above, you can get help by calling 0218 00 18 - (13015-13007).