Connect to Databases off – campus

Who can use these services?

Remote Library Services are available to all ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ students, faculty and staff.
Services include:

  • Research assistance via chat, email or telephone.
  • Online forms for Interlibrary Loan requests for books and journal articles.
  • Prompt delivery of articles using traditional mail and electronic delivery.
  • Remote and on-site library instruction.
  • Remote access assistance to library databases for doing your own research at home.

What resources are available to me off campus?

The ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ Libraries provide remote access to the , to full-text electronic books and journals, and to over a 100 periodical and reference databases providing full-text content, citations, and abstracts. For a complete listing of ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ subscription databases see the.   To find resources and databases specific to your discipline or course check out our .
Note: Only current members of the ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ community may access licensed databases.
 

How can I connect to Library resources from home?

From the page, locate and select the database you would like to use. 

If you are a student, you will be prompted to enter your Microsoft user name ending in @students.rwu.edu and your password. 

If you are faculty or staff, you should enter your university email address and password.

Do I need a Library Card?

You will need to use your library card  to checkout books or to place a HELIN request or Interlibrary Loan. Your library barcode is on the back of your student ID. You may obtain a library card if you do not have a student ID. To do so please come to the library's Information Desk at 401-254-3375 or fill out the online form.

How can I obtain research assistance?

There are several options available to you for research assistance. 

  • Email, Text, Chat, Phone, Visit -- just contact us.  Check out our page for all the details!
  • Contact your library liaison to arrange for a research consultation.
  • Call the Information Desk at 401-254-3375.
  • Stop by and see us!