Connecting to Resources Remotely
Distance education students and faculty can access the Library’s electronic resources (databases, journals, eBooks, etc.) from off campus through an authentication process. The process is fairly simple. When you click on the link for one of our resources, you will be prompted for your JSU student/faculty ID and your last name. If you have the trouble get into the database, http://www.jsu.edu/library/resources/remote_access_help.html will give you the instruction by steps.
Receiving Library Materials
Do you live outside of Calhoun County (the county in which JSU is located) and would like to receive library materials? No problem, we can deliver circulated printed books, and journal articles to you by email, fax or regular mail. Don't wait, fill out the Document Delivery Request Form at http://www.jsu.edu/library/forms/document_delivery_request_form.html. Your Materials are on your way!
Reference Services & Research Assistance
Do you need assistance on how to search particular databases, how to prepare bibliographic citations for papers and projects, or how to evaluate sources? Call the Houston Cole Library Reference Desk at 1-800-231-5291 (JAX1), (256) 782-8034, or email a reference librarian.
Library Instruction
Library faculty are available (in person, via telecommunications, etc.) to provide instruction to JSU students. In fact, we encourage these types of sessions! To schedule an instruction session, please contact Mr. John-Bauer Graham, at 256-782-5252, jgraham@jsu.edu, or via our online form at http://www.jsu.edu/library/forms/library_instruction_request_form.html
Services for Faculty
The Houston Cole Library offers a variety of services and resouces to assist JSU faculty teaching distance education courses. These include electronic course reserves, remote access to journals, reference assistance, and instruction. The librarians can work closely with you to design assignments, customized web pages, and online interactive tutorials tailored to your course. We are familiar with Blackboard and would welcome the opportunity to become embedded in your course. We can provide reference assistance, research assistance, and/or instruction through videoconferencing and/or virtual chats or discussion boards. Furthermore, we are available to assist faculty members in incorporating online resources into your courses, which will provide your students with a comprehensive learning experience.
