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Services for Students Studying Abroad (JYA)

While you are studying away, the library at your host institution will be your first resource for research and access to unique materials. You have access to the following services from the Vassar Library and we encourage you to use them as needed:

Research Assistance	If you have a reference question or need help with a research project, e-mail the Reference Desk at reference@vassar.edu. Tell us about the project you are working on and what types of material you need. Be sure to identify yourself as a JYA student and tell us where you are studying and what type of computer access you have.
Access to Databases	To access databases from abroad, click on the link at the bottom left of the library homepage for "Access from Off Campus." Login with your Webmail username and password. You will then be able to use all our subscription databases. If you have problems using the proxy server, contact CIS at proxysupport@vassar.edu. For a video tutorial on using the proxy server, see Off Campus Access to Library Databases.
Finding Articles	Check "How to Find Articles and Journals" for tips on finding both print and electronic journals that Vassar owns.
E-Journals	If an article you need isn't available at your host institution, check E-Journal Finder to see if Vassar has the journal online. If you are searching a database from the Indexes and Databases list, use ArticleLinker to check for electronic access. When using e-journals or ArticleLinker, you must be proxied in.
Requesting Material Physically Located in Vassar Library	You may request copies of material physically located in the Vassar Libraries by sending an e-mail to reference@vassar.edu. Identify yourself as a JYA student. We will scan articles and book chapters and send them to you as PDFs. Provide your mailing address or FAX number if you are not able to access PDF files. We cannot copy whole books. Please give us the complete citation (author, title, journal name, volume, issue, date, pages) for the article or book you need. Also please check the Vassar online catalog and provide the call number of the book or journal. For tips on locating books or articles, see "How to Find Books" and "How to Find Articles and Journals"
Interlibrary Loan	You may only request articles from ILL that are not available at your host institution or at Vassar. Requests must be made via ILLiad. ILLiad account information: If you already have established an ILLiad account the ILL staff has flagged you as a JYA student by putting JYA before your box number. If you do not have an ILLiad account and wish to use ILL, use the ILLiad Request Form and follow instructions for “First-time Users.” Enter your box number as follows: JYA Box xx ILL will attempt to borrow electronic copies of articles whenever possible. Print copies will be scanned and sent as PDFs. We cannot send you ILL books while you are studying away.