DATABASE HELP GUIDES

Authentication means giving enough information to a vendor to prove you are a current FVTC affiliate and therefore allowed to access their product based on library subscription terms.

EzProxy Login lets vendors know that you are an authorized user with access to library subscriptions.

MyFVTC email is only available to actively  employed faculty and staff, and students that are currently enrolled in an FVTC program.

People with an active MyFVTC Email account have access to other added resources:

To search for a specific information need (Homework or personal need):
Use library databases to allow you to choose the type of information you want (Book, article, video? Trade or scholarly journal? Fact or Opinion?)

Searching for articles to practice environmental monitoring (staying current and competitive in your field):

• Browse the table of contents or articles in trade or scientific journals to stay current.
• Attend conferences for networking and learning what is new and upcoming.
• Association newsletters, forums and listservs, as well as social media, are bursting with discussion and best practice advice.
• Some companies will pay for continuing education, others will leave it up to you.
• Use Public Library services & resources to stay current.