Library Services for Distance Learning
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Library Services for Distance Learning Students |
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All UGF students who live more than 50 miles from campus are eligible for Distance Library Services.
How do I request materials? |
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Call 406-791-5315, fill a Distance Education Student Request form or click one of the links below to e-mail a request for journal articles, books or other materials.
Book/Report
The online catalog lists the materials owned by the library. If the Library does not own the item, we can order it for you from another library via the Interlibrary Loan system. Interlibrary loans generally take 10 days to 2 weeks to arrive.
Journal Article
The UGF Library's Magazine & Journal Print Subscription List indicates whether or not the library owns a specific magazine or journal, the dates owned and if the subscription is a current one. Please contact the library if you need a specific article available from the print subscription list.
A to Z provides access to full text electronic journals in the library's collection of electronic resources, regardless of what database the article is in.
If the Library does not own the journal, either in print on via the electronic database, we can order it for you via the Interlibrary Loan system. Interlibrary Loans generally take 10 days to 2 weeks to arrive.
Receiving and Returning Materials |
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The Library will usually send books, articles and other materials directly to you. Books and other returnables are usually checked out for one month. If you need more time, call the circulation desk (406) 791-5315 or e-mail the library to see if the loan period can be extended.
Interlibrary Loan
If the UGF Library does not have a book or journal article that you need, we can locate and borrow a copy for you via the OCLC network. The charge for this service depends on the lending library. Charges usually range from free to $10 or more. The lending period for borrowed books and other returnable ranges from two to four weeks. Although borrowed books and other returnables usually cannot be sent out of state, you can keep copies of articles and documents. Please allow 2-3 weeks from date of request to receipt of materials.
Online Databases
The University Library offers Distance students access to almost all of its research databases. The Library uses a computer program called EZProxy to unlock databases for off-campus users. Click on a database link, if you are on-campus, EZProxy lets you through to the database, if you are off-campus, EZProxy asks for a USER NAME. Your USERNAME is your Library Barcode number (USER ID). Type in your USER ID and leave the password field blank. EZProxy should take you right to the database.Distance students need to contact the library and ask to be assigned a barcode.
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