Distance Education Services

Instruction | Document Delivery | Reference & Research | Technical Help | Other Information

Instruction

The Reference Department is available to instruct students and faculty in the use of the library's online databases and electronic resources, by speaking to classes or by answering questions and providing assistance to individuals through phone, e-mail or fax.  The library can also provide instructional materials and subject guides for our electronic information resources.

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Document Delivery

Distance Education students and faculty may contact the library and have books and journal articles mailed, e-mailed or faxed to their homes or offices.  We will also locate items that are not available at the McNeese library and have them delivered through Interlibrary Loan.  In addition, Distance Education students and faculty may receive a LALINC Borrowing Card which will allow them to borrow books and use the services of most other universities and community colleges in the state.

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Reference & Research Assistance

Please contact the Reference Department if you have a research question.  We can help you decide what sources to use, which databases to choose, how to search and form queries, where to look for information, and how to find the books, articles, and other information that you need.

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Technical Assistance

The Reference Department can provide basic technical advice about connecting to the library webpage, online databases, online request forms, e-mail, internet, and requirements for accessing, downloading, and receiving requested materials.

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University, Library & Course Information

Please contact the University Distance Learning Coordinator or the Reference Department if you have questions regarding the Distance Education program, the University, the Library, or the courses.  We will either answer your question or put you in touch with someone who can.