Services for ISU Distance Education Students

Goal:
It is the responsibility of Indiana State University Library to provide access to library materials and databases to ISU students no matter where they take a course.

Who’s eligible for distance education services?
Services on this web page are offered to students currently enrolled in distance education courses through Indiana State University.

Distance Education Student Responsibilities:
Distance students are responsible for conducting their independent research by using the materials and databases made available by the library. Instruction in library research methods will be provided by the Reference/Instruction Department. Instruction is available via online library tutorials, the Reference Live! chat service, e-mail, or individualized instruction sessions. Research consultations are also available via appointments with library liaisons.

Catalogs and Databases

ISU Online Catalog
Databases -- Journal citations, abstracts, and full-text articles
How to Access Databases

Library Materials

Requesting Materials -- For books, photocopies, and other library materials available to ISU Distance Education students. This includes materials found within the ISU Library as well as materials from other libraries. Interlibrary Loan will process these requests through a system called ILLiad. Distance education students can use the ILLiad service, however they must have a current ISU ID card to do so. There is no cost for the first card. Replacement cards are $15. Cards can be obtained in person, on the phone, or in an email. To obtain a card contact Traffic and Parking Services by phone at (812) 237-8888 or through e-mail at parking@indstate.edu. Their office hours are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Course Reserve -- Look up what's been placed on reserve for your courses by using our library catalog (LUIS).

Renewing Materials -- Renew library materials online and also find out what books you have charged out, when they are due, what items you have requested, and any fines you might have.

Reference Assistance

There are several ways to receive off-campus reference assistance from the Indiana State University Library.

• E-mail using our Ask a Librarian Service. You can expect to receive a response within 24 hours, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
  
• Chat with a reference librarian during library hours using Reference Live!
  
• Call 800.851.4279 or 812.237.2580 during library hours.
  

Additional Resources

ISU Library Tutorials
ISU Library Research Guides
Citing Resources -- A helpful guide from The University of Texas Library,
providing examples of citations using APA, MLA, and Chicago styles for
print and online sources.
TILT-- An interactive library literacy tutorial from The University of Texas.

Contact Us

General Library information (toll-free): 800.851.4279