VCFA Library Questions, Policies and Procedures Main Page
Where is the Vermont College of Fine Arts Library home page?
http://www.vcfa.edu/library
What are the Library Hours?
Library hours vary throughout the academic year.
Please check the library homepage at http://www.vcfa.edu/library for the most recent update.
How do I browse for books in the VCFA Collection?
Go to http://vcfalibrary.worldcat.org/ and use the search feature on the screen.
What if the book is not part of the VCFA Collection?
You can request titles using Interlibrary Loan.
How do I order a book through Inter-Library Loan?
Go to http://vcfalibrary.worldcat.org/ and in the top left corner of the browser under Vermont College of Fine Arts click Remote Access. This will take you to a log in screen where you enter your username and password.
Return to the title of the book and click on
button.
From here fill out the required fields and submit.
Use the search field in the middle of the screen to browse the item.
How do I search for articles?
Go to http://vcfalibrary.worldcat.org/ and in the top left corner of the browser under Vermont College of Fine Arts click Remote Access. This will take you to a log in screen where you enter your username and password.
Then return to Vermont College of Fine and click Search Articles. A pop-up screen will appear and from here you can select which database you would like to search.
Another method is after you authenticated yourself in Remote Access; click Advanced Search under the search field at http://vcfalibrary.worldcat.org/ .
Click 
and from there you can search multiple databases simultaneously.
What if the article I want is not available online and not in one of the VCFA databases?
We currently do not have an online feature to process these via Direct Request.
We can fill these requests. Along with your home or office mailing address, collect the MLA 7th edition citation and email it to vcfa.loan@vermontcollege.edu
Who may use Inter Library Loan?
All current Vermont College of Fine Arts students, faculty and staff.
Do I have to pay for this service?
There is no charge for this service.
How long does it take?
Anywhere from one to four weeks, depending on the location and availability.
How long do I have ILL materials for?
Material is generally loaned for 4 weeks. Some materials may be restricted to "library use only." Photocopies and PDFs are yours to keep.
Can I renew ILL material?
Renewals may be requested upon approval by the lending library. If the label on your book states "NO RENEWALS," you cannot renew the item. Email vcfa.loan@vermontcollege.edu if you wish to have a book renewed.
Is there a limit to the number of Library Loans?
There is a limit of 10 library loan items.
Once I am finished with the materials, where do I return them?
Please return ILL books, periodical volumes, bound dissertations, CDs, microfilms in a padded envelope or box to the VCFA Library. Our mailing address is
ATTN: ILL STAFF
VCFA Library
36 College Street
Montpelier, VERMONT 05602
What happens if an ILL becomes overdue?
Every effort should be made to return ILL materials on-time.
Questions?
Any problems, special needs, etc regarding ILL material can be handled by telephone by VCFA Library staff. They can be reached at (802) 828-8512 or by email at vcfa.loan@vermontcollege.edu
Can I borrow videos through Interlibrary Loan?
It is possible to borrow videos and DVDs through the VCFA Library Interlibrary Loan service. The first step is to go to the VCFA Library Books and Periodicals catalog. The address is:
http://vcfalibrary.worldcat.org/
You can search by subject, author or title and then limit the search results to video.
Click Here for a short audio/visual that shows the steps.
What is my Username and Password?
Your username is your last name in lower case letter and the last six digits of your student ID. Your password is the same last six digits?
Where would I find my Student ID number?
It is on your student ID card?
What if I lost or can’t locate my card but still need to log in?
Email vcfa.library@vermontcollege.edu
What if my password doesn’t work?
Email vcfa.library@vermontcollege.edu and we will reset it for you.
How do I log into my library account to see or renew the books I’ve checked out?
Go to http://vcfalibrary.worldcat.org/ and click Sign In next to Your Library Account. This is located in the top right corner of the browser window.
After entering your username and password click 
Here you will see all the books and due dates and can renew items borrowed from the VCFA Library. Although not currently available, soon Interlibrary Loan items will be included under "Your Library Account".
It is still necessary to send renewal requests for Interlibrary Loan books via Email to; vcfa.loan@vcfa.edu
I am a guest of VCFA, can I use the library?
During operating hours, you are free to visit the library, browse the stacks and read books.
Check our website at http://www.vermontcollege.edu/library for our hours of operation
Please be aware, that during scheduled residency our faculty, staff and students have priority use of our facilities.
Can I create a personal user account in Ebrary?
Yes. Go to the Ebrary link in the "Find Books" section and use the "sign in" "create new account" procedure in the upper right hand corner. Here is a short audio/visual that shows how;
Is there an app for Ebrary?
Most E-readers will display Ebrary books with the exception of Kindle. With the Kindles documents must be converted to PDF
Using an iPad to download an entire document as an e-book
First, create an Adobe ID:
Second, install BlueFire
Third, download the e-book from within ebrary
Your downloaded e-book will then be available in your iPad’s BlueFire folder, ready for offline reading, annotating, etc.
Can I read Ebrary book on my mobile device?
Yes. See above.
How do I set up personal account and build playlist in Naxos?
When you arrive at the Naxos Music Library site through Remote Access, click on the tab called Playlists. There you will see an option in the middle of the screen to Sign-up for an account. Once you create an account you can build detailed playlists and write any notes for the selections you’ve made.
Can I stream music from Naxos on my mobile device?
Yes, if you are using an iPhone or iPad. It is available in iTunes AppStore. The app is called NML and it is free to download. With this app you can view and listen to your playlists as well as browse the entire Naxos catalogue.
What is my username for the Naxos Music App?
Your username is the email address you used to set up your Naxos account.
Does VCFA have reciprocal agreements with other libraries?
We do not have any reciprocal arrangements with other libraries that allow for direct check out of books. Most libraries require that you be a registered library user with their institution. Otherwise they will recommend that you use our VCFA Library Interlibrary Loan service. Many State funded libraries offer free checkouts of books once you have registered with them.
Once you are logged into the VCFA Library Book and Periodicals catalog it is possible to search nearby libraries for materials that will be on their shelves. Click HERE for a link that shows an example.
How do I find videos or other formats like musical scores?
Is there a quick way to create a citation for bibliographies?
Most databases offer quick ways to format bibliographic citations so that they can be cut and pasted into a paper.
Here is an audio/visual that shows those steps using the VCFA Library Catalog
How do I find full-text articles?
Numerous databases have been combined together in the VCFA Library Book and Periodical Catalog and it is possible to limit a search in the catalog to only full text items owned by VCFA.
Here is an audio/visual that shows those steps using the VCFA Library Catalog.
