Studying Away

While you are away from campus, you have access to many Williams Libraries resources and services:

• Research Assistance

  You can get help with research through our Ask a Librarian service.

• Library Catalog

  You can access the library catalog from anywhere you have an Internet connection. When you're off campus, signing in to the catalog expands your options for searching and managing your results.  Learn more.

• Indexes and Databases

  Many of the resources on the Indexes & Databases page are accessible anywhere you have an Internet connection. You'll be asked to enter your Williams username and password when you click on the link.

  Other ways to connect.

• E-Books and Full-Text Articles

  All e-books and full-text journal and newspaper articles listed in the library catalog are available from anywhere you have an Internet connection.

  1. Click on "online access" or "full text available" to get to the "View It" section of the catalog record.
  2. Click on the link(s) provided to access the item.
  3. You'll be asked to enter your Williams username and password when you click on the link.

  See "Off-Campus Access" for more information.

• Print Materials at Williams

  Articles/Book Chapters:

  • Use the "Article" or "Book Chapter" request to get a PDF copy through interlibrary loan.

  Other Items:

  • We can't send tangible items (books, audiovisual materials) that we own to those students currently enrolled in Williams classes and studying away from Williamstown. Check with a library near you to access these items.

• Items not owned by Williams

  Articles/Book Chapters:

  • Use the "Article" or "Book Chapter" request to get a PDF copy through interlibrary loan.

  Other Items:

  • We can't borrow physical items (books, audiovisual materials) from other libraries for you while you're off campus. Check with a library near you to access these items.