Transcript University Library Services for Distance Learners

University Library Services for
Distance Learners
Using the library Off Campus
Services for Off-Campus Students
• Dedicated Distance Learner Web Site
• Distance Learning Blog
• Access to E-resources using a University Athens Account
• Full text journal articles
• Electronic books (e-books)
• Document Delivery Service
• For documents that are not available electronically
• Postal Book Loans (UK students only)
• Information Skills Support
• Distance Learner Online Induction
• Recommended online tutorials to develop academic skills
• Support from Library Staff
Library Web Site
https://my.sunderland.ac.uk
Subject Web Pages
Getting started
• Once you are registered on your programme you will
automatically be given a Library Record and an
Athens Account
– Make sure you know your University User ID and password
(to login to email, Selfcare, Sunspace etc.)
– Check your University Email Account to obtain your Athens
username and password
– Visit the Library Web Site and work through the Distance
Learner Online Induction
Access to E-Resources
• What is an Athens Account?
• A username and password unique to you that
authenticates you as a University of Sunderland student
• Your Athens Account enables access to the library’s
electronic resources (such as full text journals and ebooks)
• It is sent to your University Email Account within a week of
your registration with the University
TIP
Your Athens Account is different to your
University User ID and Password!
Journal Search
• Use Journal Search to locate journal articles
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Keyword searching
Search all course databases or subject specific databases
Basic or advanced searching
Save your results
• Use Journal Search to browse publications
• Log into Journal Search with your University User ID
and Password
• When you want to download or open an article you
may be prompted to enter your Athens Account
Journal Search
E-Books
• Access e-books using the Library Catalogue
What is the Document Delivery Service
• We will try to obtain copies of articles for you
if they are not available within our electronic
subscriptions
• We will photocopy from our own stock and fax or post
it to you
• We will request documents from the British Library
through Inter-Library Loan
Distance Learner Induction
Information Skills Support
Need help, just ask.
• If you have a general question about your
Athens Account or using Library Services you
can contact us by:
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EMAIL: [email protected]
Live Chat: Hours of operation on the Library web site
Telephone: +44 0191 515 3306
By Post : Our Address is on the Library Web Site
• Don’t forget to check our FAQ Knowledge Base
Specialist Support
• Library Service Distance Services Librarian:
• Leanne Young, Email: [email protected]
• Subject Librarian for Business, Management
and Tourism:
• Louise Gordon, Email: [email protected]
Specialist Support
• Subject Librarians for Art and Design:
• Jan Dodshon, Email: [email protected]
• Rose Pearson, Email: [email protected]
• Subject Librarians for Education
– Primary Education:
• Elizabeth Astan, Email: [email protected]
– Secondary, Tertiary & Research:
• Julie Archer, Email: [email protected]
• Annika Hudson, Email: [email protected]
Specialist Support
• Subject Librarian for Computing and
Technology, Engineering, Psychology:
• Lynne Robinson, Email: [email protected]
• Subject Librarian for Health Sciences and
Natural Sciences
• Sandra Marsh, Email: [email protected]
Specialist Support
• Subject Librarian for Social Sciences (Sociology,
Social Work; Youth and Community, Careers and
Guidance, Criminology)
• Christine Stevenson, Email: [email protected]
• Subject Librarian for Languages (TESOL) and
Buddhist Studies
• Laurie Fenwick, Email: [email protected]