To access the KVCC Library's Electronic Databases from off campus:

• If you are logged in through VIP, the college's Valley Information Portal, click the Library tab. The Library home page will open.
• On the Library web page, click the Find Articles link. The electronic databases page will open.
• Select the database you wish to use. That database will open in a new window.
• You can connect to other databases from the Find Articles web page without logging into VIP again as long as you have not closed your browser since first logging in.

• When you are on a college page outside of VIP, hold your mouse over College Resources and scroll down to Libraries. The Library home page will open.
• On the Library page, click the Find Articles link. The electronic databases page will open.
• Select the database you wish to use. You'll be asked to login.

Problems?
If you follow the steps above but cannot get into one or more of the databases, please note that several of the same databases are available through the Michigan eLibrary.
You will be prompted to log in with your Michigan driver's license or state ID card number.

KVCC databases available through MeL include: Academic OneFile, General OneFile, General Business File ASAP, Computer Database, What Do I Read Next?, Health Reference Center Academic, Health and Wellness Resource Center, LegalTrac, SIRS Renaissance and WilsonSelectPlus.

AOL Users:  If you have problems with VIP or the databases, try this: Connect to the Internet with AOL, then minimize your AOL window and open Internet Explorer. Use Internet Explorer to enter VIP.

For assistance or to report problems accessing the databases, contact Library Reference Services:
Arcadia Commons Campus:  269-373-7848,  Texas Township Campus:  269-488-4380, or email:  libref@kvcc.edu

For assistance using VIP, see Web Instructions or contact one of the computer labs.

Use of library electronic databases is restricted to current KVCC students, faculty and staff.