- Start at scholar.google.com and click on Settings.
- Click on "Library Links" from the selections on the left.
- Search for Virginia Tech and then select "Virginia Tech - Get Vtext" (the one with the lowercase 't' in Vtext). Then Save.
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Remote Access VPN (PulseSecure) - Virginia Tech
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Virtual Private Network (VPN) Access - Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) VPN is a subscription based service, that provides remote users access to Virginia Tech resources. You must be subscribed to either Virginia Tech Wireless Network Access or Virginia Tech Wired Ethernet Service. You must also be enrolled in 2-factor authentication. The software used to access the VPN is known as "Pulse Secure" or just "Pulse".
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HokieSPA Guest Access | Office of University ... - Virginia Tech
The guest account feature on Hokie SPA allows a student to release their financial aid information, such as the award letter, requirements to receive aid, financial aid holds, academic progress, cost of attendance, and/or loan history, to selected individuals.
Accessing Library Materials Online
When you are off campus, you will be automatically prompted to sign in and authenticate with Virginia Tech via 2-factor authentication, as long as you start your search on the library's website, or configure Google Scholar to show Get VText links. There is no need to do anything in advance to ensure access.
Configure Google Scholar
Connect your Google Scholar account to VT Libraries to ensure easier access to the full text of sources we license own. To do so, follow the steps below:
LibKey Nomad Browser PlugIn
LibKey Nomad is a browser extension that assists with access to library resources. It's our replacement for LibX.
Shipping to Extended Campus Users
Interlibrary Loan ships VT-owned materials to Extended Campus Users and branch libraries (National Capital Region in Falls Church; Washington-Alexandria Architecture Center in Alexandria; Virginia Tech Research Center in Arlington, and Fralin Biomedical Research Institute and Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine in Roanoke).
Checking your library account
The Review Requests section of your ILLiad account will allow you to see 'Active Requests,' 'Checked Out Items,' and 'Request History.'
How many days prior to a Vt event can you email?
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please email library-event-accessibility-g@vt.edu at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Who is the Media Design Studio manager at University Libraries?
University Libraries' Media Design Studio manager, Alice Rogers, spends her days connecting students and faculty with technology they need to create all kinds of media content.
How to connect Google Scholar to VT library?
To do so, follow the steps below: 1. Start at scholar.google.com and click on Settings. 2. Click on "Library Links" from the selections on the left.
How to get a vtext?
When you search in a library database like Discovery Search, a ProQuest database, or Google Scholar and find citations that are not available as full text inside that database, you should see a Get VText button or link. The Get VText system will show what kind of access we have to the item in question: full-text, online access, print access to material in one of our libraries, or links to request a copy through Interlibrary Loan. Get VText automatically authenticates users who are off campus. Extended campus users can have print materials mailed directly to them or have portions scanned via Interlibrary Loan.
What is the review request section in Illiad?
The Review Requests section of your ILLiad account will allow you to see 'Active Requests,' 'Checked Out Items,' and 'Request History.'
Does Virginia Tech require 2 factor authentication?
When you are off campus, you will be automatically prompted to sign in and authenticate with Virginia Tech via 2-factor authentication, as long as you start your search on the library's website, or configure Google Scholar to show Get VText links. There is no need to do anything in advance to ensure access.
Is a book borrowed from another library renewable?
Books borrowed from other libraries may be renewable if the library allows, so there is a due date clearly indicated on the label. Books from the Virginia Tech collection are renewable.
Off Campus Access to Library Resources
The Off Campus Sign In button was removed from our websites in August of 2016, because it is no longer necessary to do any kind of sign in in advance .
Virtual Private Network
Download the VPN software if you have not already done so. Then be sure to select the option to route all traffic through the VPN (and not just traffic to on-campus servers).
What is Virginia Tech's library?
The University Libraries at Virginia Tech creates, curates and manages digital libraries to preserve and provide access to Libraries' Special Collections, university research data, works of scholarship, and learning objects created by Virginia Tech facul ty, students, and staff. Special Collections Online.
What is the mission of Virginia Tech Digital Libraries?
Mission Statement: The Virginia Tech Digital Libraries Platform’s mission is to preserve and provide access to data, support knowledge, discovery, and creativity by maintaining Virginia Tech’s contributions to the scholarly record.
What is a VTUL?
Designated Community : Virginia Tech University Libraries (VTUL) seeks to share information and knowledge regardless of geographic, institutional, or financial barriers, through our growing open data and research repositories (VTUL About). The Virginia Tech Digital Libraries Platform primary community consists of Virginia Tech:
What is VTDLP in Virginia Tech?
The VTDLP is a cloud-native digital library solution supporting preservation and access.
What is a CLIR repository?
A repository system for a CLIR funded project to digitize and publish architectural drawings and associated assets from our International Archive of Women in Architecture collection.
General Information
The guest account feature on Hokie SPA allows a student to release specific types of information, such as grades, financial aid information, and account summary, to selected individuals. An individual will continue to have the specific access they were granted throughout a student's acadmeic career, unless the student removes the access.
For Guests
Once a student has invited you to create a guest account, you will receive two e-mails. The first e-mail will notify you that you have been invited to create a guest account and will contain a link to create your guest account. The second e-mail will contain the name of the student and the information released to you.
What is remote access VPN?
For those university services that restrict access to campus network addresses, the remote access - VPN service is a way of selectively re-opening services only to known members of the university community.
Does faculty have VPN?
Faculty and staff often have remote access-VPN service bundled with their wireless service. To request service, please have your communications liaison submit an ICR.
Does Virginia Tech have a VPN?
Virginia Tech’s remote access - VPN service allows you to access Blacksburg campus university services as though you were on the Virginia Tech network, even though you may be miles or continents away.
