| Distance Education Library Services
Basic Information
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Stoxen Library is pleased to provide you with library services
while you are enrolled in Dickinson State University programs
of study. Distance education students and faculty are faced with
unique challenges in obtaining needed library materials to supplement
their classroom experience and to conduct research. This guide
has been prepared to inform you of Stoxen Library services and
to assist you in searching for and obtaining materials needed
for your research assignments.
Library Cards: All patrons of Stoxen Library, including distance
education patrons, must obtain a Dickinson State University ID.
A DSU ID will be mailed to you. If you do not receive this ID,
please call Student Affairs at (701) 483-2090 to inquire.
LIBRARY SERVICES CAN BE PROVIDED ONLY IF A VALID DSU ID NUMBER
IS ACTIVATED by a member of the Library staff. To activate your
ID submit the form electronically at: http://dickinsonstate.com/form_library.asp
(You must reactivate your DSU ID with the Library
at the beginning of each semester.)
Overdues and Fines: Fines and replacement fees will be charged
for overdue or lost materials. See My Library Account on
the Library web page for further information.
Locating books, videos, and other materials: It is recommended
that you use ODIN as your first choice to search for library
materials. You can search ODIN, via the Library web page, to
discover materials in the Stoxen Library collections as well
as other libraries around the state.
Locating Articles: Numerous journal and magazine article databases
are available via the Stoxen Library web page. When accessing
these databases you may need to logon. Use your DSU ID (7 digits,
no ‘W’) and your last name for login.
Some, but not all articles in these databases are full-text.
Interlibrary Loan: Interlibrary loan is a
cooperative system by which libraries share materials with each
other. We ask that you direct all your interlibrary loan
requests to Stoxen Library. Please do not burden your local library with
your requests as processing interlibrary loan requests can be
costly.
Stoxen Library will attempt to fill all your interlibrary loan
requests for library materials. Sometimes this can be a lengthy
process, especially for distance patrons. To save yourself valuable
time, check the in-house collections of your local libraries
for items which you may be able to borrow. Your local library
may also have standard reference sources that could prove helpful
in your research activities; however, note that Stoxen Library
purchases a variety of Online Reference Resources for which remote
access is available via the Library web page.
Look Here For More Information about Interlibrary
Loan.
When sending
an interlibrary loan request for an item held by Stoxen Library,
please add a note that indicates the item should be mailed
to you.
QUESTIONS: If you have any questions relating to library services,
call the Library at 701-483-2135 and identify yourself as a distance
education patron. Library hours are listed at: http://www.dickinsonstate.com/hours.asp
You may also correspond with the librarians via email.
Questions regarding circulation issues, ODIN, reserve, IDs or databases should
be directed to: Stoxen Library
Reference
Questions regarding interlibrary loan should be directed to: Interlibrary
Loan Office
Stoxen Library
Dickinson State University
Dickinson, ND 58601
Telephone: 701-483-2135 Fax: 701-483-2006 |
