Quick Steps

First time users, download and install the Citrix client software (available here for Windows, MacOS, and Linux) Go to the Smith Portal and use your University Directory username and password to log in (your University Directory account is the the same as what is used with Blackboard, Testudo, WebCT, etc.) In the Windows Applications channel,hit the Edit button and enter your Smith Netware account information, or pick "I do not have a Netware account" Click on the Research folder, and then pick the VBIC icon

Detailed help with pictures is available at http://www.rhsmith.umd.edu/tr/bb/help/portal_citrix_help.html.

Technical help in using this tool and other portal issues is available by emailing portalhelp@rhsmith.umd.edu. Questions about the VBIC content and databases can be addressed at http://www.vbic.umd.edu/Vbichelp.shtml.

Access to Business and Other UMD Subscription Databases via Research Port

There is no need to dial into the campus network or download VPN software. Simply go to Research Port to access all of the Library's databases and e-journals. After logging in with your Directory ID and password , you will not be asked to log in again for the duration of your session.

Quick Steps

1) Go to Research Port 2) Enter last name and Directory ID.

1. Go to Research Port. Or go to UM Libraries' home page at http://www.lib.umd.edu/ and click on Research Port.
   
   
2. You will get a login screen where you can enter your Directory ID and password. Your Directory ID and password are the the same ones you use to log into your University email account, ELMS/Blackboard, Testudo.