Getting Started

Getting Started:
Before you can begin using the Library and its services you must:

• be a registered student,
  
• have a CSS ID,
  
• activate your Library barcode (located on the back of your CSS ID).

Don't have a CSS ID? Contact your program or department to get one. All students, faculty, and staff must have a CSS ID regardless if you are on- or off-campus.

Activate your Library barcode by filling out the online form, or by contacting the Distance Education Librarian.

When activating your Library barcode, you will need the following information available:

• the barcode on the back of your CSS ID (14 digits, begins 20116...)
• your student ID number (begins with a B or V)
• your full name
• Address
• Phone number
• Email Address
  

Your library barcode should be automatically activated once you have registerd. However, please double check to make sure you have not been missed.You can do this by filling out an online form. lf you have trouble accessing the databases from off-campus, please contact the Distance Education Librarian, so the Library can look into the problem. Once your barcode has been activated you can begin using all Library services including interlibrary loan, off-campus access to the databases, and document delivery service.

Helpful Information:

Activate Library Barcode - online form to activate your library barcode.

Borrowing Privileges - information about how long materials may be borrowed and other Library policies.

ScholastiCAT - the online card catalog. Instructions (pdf)

Find Articles - Use when looking for articles. Need help using the databases? See if there are any tutorials or Library guides to assist you here. Note: To access the databases from off-campus, you will need to use your Novell User Name and Password. This is the same user name and password that you use to access your CSS email and WebCT courses.

Accessing the Databases - Use if having trouble accessing the databases from home or work.

Rover - need something from the library? Use the Library's Materials & Document Delivery Service. Request materials using the Online Rover Request Form.

ADEP - additional information for ADEP students, including information about thesis and capstone projects.

Library Hours - planning on a visit or need some help? View the Library's hours.

Contacting the Library - including phone, email, and fax.

The Warner Writing Center - need some assistance with writing your paper? Contact The Writing Center for assistance with editing, writing techniques, and resources to improve your writing skills.

***Note: If you need immediate access to the databases, contact Julie Rustad, the Distance Education Librarian.