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Library Services for Distance learners
Gaining access to library or research materials can be difficult for students in distance learning programs. Below are some services and tips for getting access to the resources that might be needed.
Accessing Print Library Resources - - All materials located in Smiley Library are available for request through the MOBIUS Pickup Anywhere service. This allows students to request books thought MOBIUS with their CMU ID number and have them delivered to the closest drop off location to their residence. For further assistance, or to locate the nearest MOBIUS drop off point, please contact library@centralmethodist.edu. Students can also use interlibrary loan to have materials NOT available in the MOBIUS catalog shipped to them directly. Simple use the form located here, and follow the directions to request materials.
Accessing Electronic Library Resources - - Distance students and faculty have access to all of the electronic resources available through the library, with the exception of the SciFinder Scholar databases. Other databases are available through the “Library Resources” link on the CMU homepage or MyCMU. To use remote access, users will be asked to login. Selected web and classroom resources are linked from the library homepage.
Library Instruction -- Faculty can request a library instruction session for any course. Topics generally include a basic introduction to the library's services and resources, including the online catalog and relevant electronic databases. The sessions meet the specific needs of the students and faculty, depending upon the course's research topics and class format. Online classroom instruction can include, but is not limited to, chat sessions, discussion group correspondence, individual e-mail consultations, pathfinders, online tutorials and how-to guides. Some examples can be found under "Classroom Resources".
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