A: To access the databases from home, you need
a VMS (e-mail) account from EMU.
To get a VMS account, you can self-register
at http://my.emich.edu/cp/home/loginf
Click on the section on the left hand side
that says "HOW DO I GET MY USERNAME
AND PASSWORD." Follow the instructions for
new user activation. If you have trouble self registering, call the help
desk at (734) 487-2120 and tell them you are a Distant Learner and cannot
come in to the building. If you forget your PIN number,
please call Records and Registration at (734) 487-2300. Once you have your
VMS account, you can use our databases by going to http://portal.emich.edu
and
click on the word "Databases." The databases are listed in alphabetical
order. Click on the database name. Since you are off-campus, a dialog box
will appear. Input your user name and password and click on the Submit
Query button. You will then be able to search the desired database.