Off-Campus Access
Getting Started
Already have a VandalCard?
Your Vandal Card is also your Library Card! The barcode number on your Vandal Card lets you access library online materials from anywhere in the world. You can activate your barcode number with the library online at Vandal Card Library Registration (please allow 24-hours for online registration). Or call 208-885-6559 to register by phone.
Don't have a VandalCard?
No problem — we'll create a library barcode number for you. Just call 208-885-6559 to request a number. Or register online at Request a Library Number. (Please allow 24-hours for an online request).
Access Resources
Electronic Resources
To use library databases from off-campus, you'll be asked for your library barcode number and your last name. Just enter this information at the prompt.
Request Materials
To request books from our library or to use Interlibrary Loan to request books and articles we don't have, you'll also need your library barcode number. Visit the Distance Education page for more information.