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BIMM 101: Recombinant DNA Techniques: Welcome

Created for Claire Meaders' section but all BIMM101 students welcome!

Welcome BIMM101 Students!

Welcome! Use the menu tabs to the left for finding journal articles, tools for managing citations, as well as some of the online laboratory-related resources available from the Library.  

If you find yourself getting stuck, please reach out! Happy to meet with you via a Zoom consult and get you un-stuck. 

Connect to Licensed Resources

The Library licenses thousands of electronic resources (databases, ebooks, journals, streaming media, etc.). Anything with UCSD Only is restricted to UC San Diego faculty, students, and staff.

  • On campus, use the UCSD-Protected wifi network.
  • Off-campus, there are 2 options:

Open Athens (single sign-on)

There are several ways you can connect:

  1. Sign in and connect through UC Library Search.
  2. Sign in at the publisher or vendor website.
    • Look for 'Sign in Through My Institution' or 'Access via OpenAthens'.
    • Select 'University of California San Diego' and choose OpenAthens Federation if prompted.

VPN (client software required)

VPN is still required for some resources, including the SciFinder registration site.

  1. Select the option for your computer or device's operating system, and follow the instructions to download and connect.
  2. When you connect, you must select the group 2-Step Secured - allthruucsd.
    1. You will need to sign in and complete the Duo authentication each time you use VPN.