UMD Library Distance Education Services
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As a distance learner and UMD student you are eligible for a number of library services and resources including:
- Research Assistance
- Online database access
- Online Tips and Tools
- Off campus UMD Library connection
- Dedicated distance education library staff
The UMD library has many additional resources. Check them out at http://www.d.umn.edu/lib/.
To qualify for UMD Library Distance Education Services you must:
- Be a currently enrolled UMD student or UMD faculty.
- Live more than fifty miles from UMD.
Request UMD Library Materials
As a distance education student, you are eligible to have library materials shipped to your home. The library pays for outgoing shipping; you are responsible for the cost of return shipping. You are responsible for shipped library materials from the time you receive them until they are received by the UMD Library upon return.
You must
Step 1: Complete our registration form to confirm your eligibility.
Step 2: Check the library catalog to find call number information and to determine whether you are requesting UMD Library materials or material from other libraries.
Step 3: Fill out a Book/Video Request Form or a Periodical Request Form to request UMD Library materials. You will need to fill out a separate form for each item. To have Interlibrary Loan materials shipped to you, choose "UMD Distance Learner" under Status when filling out Interlibrary Loan forms.
You can expect to receive your requested materials within 3-5 business days. However, Inter-Library Loan items may take 7 - 14 days to get an item from the lending Library. Shipped materials are subject to all Library circulation policies.
Research Assistance
Ask Us Contact the library using e-mail, instant messaging, phone, or in person. The library also has a librarian dedicated to distance education: Martha Eberhart 218-726-8733 meberhar@d.umn.edu
Research Resources The UMD library has many tools and resources available for students.
Start Your Research When you need quick steps for writing a paper, the library can help!
Subject Area Librarians UMD makes it easy to find a librarian familiar with your subject who can help you in your research.
Online Database Access
UMD has a large selection of online databases that you can access from anywhere. For the complete list of databases, go to http://www.d.umn.edu/lib/elist/indexlistpage.php.
Online Tips and Tools
The library has numerous tools to aid you in your studies:
Off Campus Library Connection
The UMD Library makes available a variety of online research tools. Due to licensing agreements their use is generally restricted to current UMD students, faculty, and staff. Electronic documents placed on Course Reserve are also restricted. See the instructions on the following page to access library resources: http://www.d.umn.edu/lib/homenav/tech/connect.htm
Distance Education Services Contacts
Shipped materials: Paul Hanson 218-726-6566 phanson@d.umn.edu
Research help: Martha Eberhart 218-726-8733 meberhar@d.umn.edu