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 * EDAD has some foundation money for doctoral students in K-12, both as a doctoral fellowship (Bowman funds) and to reimburse expenses during dissertation research (Prusok funds). Contact Dr. Thomas for more information.

=**Updated information on Off-Campus Access to Library Resources (January 2014, Vanessa Earp)**= To access the electronic journals and databases from off-campus you need to have the VPN installed on your computers. You can install the VPN on multiple computers. Information on how to install the VPN can be found at If you have another VPN installed on your computer (for example if you work for a school district or another university and have their VPN installed) you may encounter some problems. The system works much better than it used it :-) Remember if you have any tech problems you can call the help desk at 330-672-help.
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=Off-Campus Access to Library Resources= (Submitted by Vickie Swartz) For those of you just beginning your literature review, you will find this as a useful resource. You can virtually link up to endless research material (literature) from the comfort of your own home (assuming your home is comfortable). The Kent Library service now has available to student the Kent VPN link. Prior to this link, it could often be difficult to find ways to gain access to research articles without acually having to pay for them. Using Kent VPN gives you access to databases, such as Jestor. Here's more information: Resources licensed by the Libraries require that users authenticate themselves as valid University users. There are presently two authentication methods available. > If you still have the proxy access set in your browser, you will need to turn off proxy access to avoid conflict issues with the VPN. > > Related information: [|OhioLINK Authentication: How it Works]
 * 1) **Kent VPN** is a new campus service that allows you to connect to the campus network from a remote location as if you were on campus. Required is a simple, one-time installation of the VPN client program on your computer—directions are at http://www.kent.edu/is/network/vpn.cfm. Then when you need access to a restricted resource, run the VPN program (there will be an icon on your computer’s desktop). After entering your Flashline ID and password you will be connected to the campus network. You can then access any restricted resource (such as a research database or an online journal) just as you would from on-campus.
 * 1) **OhioLINK Authentication System** allows access only to OhioLINK resources. This includes most research databases and electronic journals. No special setup is required. Authentication requires use of your name and Social Security Number. A session times out after two hours.
 * Need more informantion? Try: http://www.library.kent.edu/page/10231