Library Materials for Distance Education

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[edit] Subject Specialists

For library help, please contact your library subject specialist. Your subject specialist can help you navigate the library and acquire materials through Interlibrary Loan. Don't hesitate to contact the librarian in your subject area by phone or e-mail for library assistance and help with research.

[edit] Databases

• Auburn students have access to many databases in a variety of subjects. For a complete listing, check Databases by Title. For a listing by subject, check Databases by Subject.
• Unless you are on the Auburn campus, you will be required to login to a database. You will need your User Name and Password, which are also used for your Tigermail account.

[edit] Checking your Library Record

• To renew materials and see what items you have checked out and any fines or fees you may have on your record, you will need to log into your library record.
• The best way to login is to use your Auburn username and password. Click the grey box in the upper left hand corner of the login screen to enter your username and password. You may also login using your barcode and last name. For assistance in constructing your barcode, see What is your Barcode?
• If you have problems logging in, contact the Auburn University Libraries Circulation Department.

[edit] Getting the Materials You Need

• Many of the materials that you will need are available electronically through our catalog or through a database. You can download these yourself.
• After you search AubieCat for journals, check the e-journal list. It's slightly more complete than AubieCat.
• To obtain a thesis or dissertation, see Locating Dissertations and Theses.

[edit] Interlibrary Loan (ILL)

• All of the other materials you will need will come through Interlibrary Loan (ILL).
• The Libraries' ILL system is known as ILLiad. To use ILL, login to ILLiad using your username and password.
• You will register and provide contact information the first time you login. Under 'Status' on the User Information form, BE SURE you select Distance Ed.
• Need more information? See the Request Materials page.

[edit] Materials from Auburn University Libraries

[edit] Books, Scores, CDs, Videos and DVDs

• Go to ILLiad and log in using your Auburn username and password. You will request materials owned by the Auburn University Libraries from here.
• Select ILL Loan. Using information found in the Auburn University Libraries online catalog, fill out the form as completely as possible. Put the call number in the Notes field.
• Submit the request. The item should be mailed to you in a few days.

[edit] Journal Articles and Book Chapters

• The Libraries will scan copies of journal articles and book chapters and e-mail them to you. To request this service, known as AUBIExpress, go to ILLiad (Interlibrary Loan) and select AUBIExpress.
• Using information found in the Auburn University Libraries online catalog, fill out the form as completely as possible.
• Submit the request. An electronic copy of the article or book chapter should arrive in a few days.
• Need more information? See AUBIExpress FAQs

[edit] Materials outside the Auburn University Libraries

[edit] Books, Scores, CDs, Videos and DVDs

• Go to ILLiad and select ILL Loan.
• Fill out the form as completely as possible.
• Submit the request. ILL will request the item from another library and it will be sent to you in a few days. Warning: Not every library will lend recordings or videos, so ILL may not be able to supply some items.

[edit] Journal Articles

• Go to ILLiad and select ILL Photocopy.
• Fill out the form as completely as possible.
• Submit the request. ILL will request the article from another library and it will be sent to you in electronic format in a few days.

[edit] General Suggestions

• For help with the library or your research, contact your subject specialist. They are here to help you.
• Search the catalog to see if we have the needed journal online. You may not need to go through ILL.
• Fill out the ILL request forms as completely as possible.
• Allow plenty of time for your requests. Most materials come in a few days, but not all.
• Track the progress of your requests by clicking on 'View/Modify Outstanding Requests' in ILLiad.
• If you don't receive your materials within 1-2 weeks, contact ILL. There may be a problem.
• Unfortunately, there are some things that ILL cannot borrow or buy. In this case, please contact your Library Subject Specialist.