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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.  Just visit the FAQ page for more information.

Watch a Video for More Info

Introduction

Learn about getting a library card, who to contact for more help, setting up an Interlibrary Loan Account.

WorldCat Local Catalog

Finding and ordering library resources from off-campus.

Articles Intro

Provides a brief overview of how to find magazine, journal, and newspaper articles from off-campus.

MJTL (Magazine and Journal Title List) Video

Already have a citation and want to gain access to the article? Watch this video to find out how to get full-text access.

Topics

Conducting research on a topic but don’t know where to start? Learn about library databases and searching for articles.