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To use Thigpen Library's databases and other electronic resources:

• You must be a currently enrolled Vol State student or current faculty / staff.
• Community visitors can access library databases with a library guest pass; database access is only available while on campus at a VSCC location.
• Make sure that you are signing in with your Vol State email when prompted for login.
  • Student email addresses are your Username + @volstate.edu (example: jsmith123@volstate.edu)
  • Employee email addresses are your FirstName.LastName + @volstate.edu (example: john.smith@volstate.edu)
• You must use the library's "official" links on the library website (example: A-Z Databases) to connect to our subscription and verify that you are an authorized Vol State user

 NOTE: You cannot go directly to a database webpage (example: ProQuest Research Library), your Vol State user name and password will not give you access. You must use the links on the library website and A-Z Databases List.

All Vol State users (current students, faculty, or staff) will need to authenticate (sign-in) when creating a new "session." In other words, if you log-in to your email (or other Vol State resource), you'll automatically be logged in to library resources! And vice versa - if you log into library resources first, you'll be logged in to your email or eLearn accounts . 

If you access library resource first, your log-in screen should look like the below image. 

You also have the option to access the library's subscribed content without going through the library website (for instance, through Google or Google Scholar). The exact process varies, but where it is supported, you will have the ability to log into OpenAthens by selecting Volunteer State Community College from a list and entering your Vol State credentials. The OpenAthens login screen is easy to use.

There will be no change to the library's selection of subscribed electronic resources as a result of moving to OpenAthens. The Vol State community will be able to continue using Thigpen Library's e-resources with little or no disruption. If you do experience problems, or would like more information, please email Thigpen Library at librarian@volstate.edu.