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University Library Services for Distance Learners

University Library Services for Distance Learners. Using the library Off Campus. Services for Off-Campus Students. Dedicated Distance Learner Web Site Distance Learning Blog Access to E-resources using a University Athens Account Full text journal articles Electronic books (e-books)

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University Library Services for Distance Learners

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  1. University Library Services for Distance Learners Using the library Off Campus

  2. Services for Off-Campus Students • Dedicated Distance Learner Web Site • Distance Learning Blog • Access to E-resources using a University Athens Account • Full text journal articles • Electronic books (e-books) • Document Delivery Service • For documents that are not available electronically • Postal Book Loans (UK students only) • Information Skills Support • Distance Learner Online Induction • Recommended online tutorials to develop academic skills • Support from Library Staff

  3. Library Web Site https://my.sunderland.ac.uk

  4. Subject Web Pages

  5. Getting started • You can ensure you have library access by registering with the library online

  6. Access to E-Resources • You have will have 2 usernames and passwords while at the University of Sunderland • University User ID and Password – for access to University email, Selfcare, Sunspace, evision • Athens Account – for access to online library resources • Shortly after enrolling on your programme you will receive an ATHENS ACCOUNT • It will be emailed to your University email within 3-4 days • Look for an email from ‘Athens Administrator’

  7. Journal Search • Use Journal Search to locate journal articles • Keyword searching • Search all course databases or subject specific databases • Basic or advanced searching • Save your results • Use Journal Search to browse publications • Log into Journal Search with your University User ID and Password • When you want to download or open an article you may be prompted to enter your Athens Account

  8. Journal Search

  9. E-Books • Access e-books using the Library Catalogue

  10. What is the Document Delivery Service • We will try to obtain copies of articles for you if they are not available within our electronic subscriptions • We will photocopy from our own stock and fax or post it to you • We will request documents from the British Library through Inter-Library Loan

  11. Distance Learner Induction

  12. Information Skills Support

  13. Need help, just ask. • If you have a general question about your Athens Account or using Library Services you can contact us by: • EMAIL: library@sunderland.ac.uk • Live Chat: Hours of operation on the Library web site • Telephone: +44 0191 515 3306 • By Post : Our Address is on the Library Web Site • Don’t forget to check our FAQ Knowledge Base

  14. Specialist Support • Library Service Distance Services Librarian: • Leanne Young, Email: leanne.young@sunderland.ac.uk • Subject Librarian for Business, Management and Tourism: • Louise Gordon, Email: louise.gordon@sunderland.ac.uk

  15. Specialist Support • Subject Librarians for Art and Design: • Jan Dodshon, Email: jan.dodshon@sunderland.ac.uk • Rose Pearson, Email: rose.pearson@sunderland.ac.uk • Subject Librarians for Education • Primary Education: • Elizabeth Astan, Email: elizabeth.astan@sunderland.ac.uk • Secondary, Tertiary & Research: • Julie Archer, Email: julie.archer@sunderland.ac.uk • Annika Hudson, Email: annika.hudson@sunderland.ac.uk

  16. Specialist Support • Subject Librarian for Computing and Technology, Engineering, Psychology: • Lynne Robinson, Email: lynne.robinson@sunderland.ac.uk • Subject Librarian for Health Sciences and Natural Sciences • Sandra Marsh, Email: sandra.marsh@sunderland.ac.uk

  17. Specialist Support • Subject Librarian for Social Sciences (Sociology, Social Work; Youth and Community, Careers and Guidance, Criminology) • Christine Stevenson, Email: christine.stevenson@sunderland.ac.uk • Subject Librarian for Languages (TESOL) and Buddhist Studies • Laurie Fenwick, Email: laurie.fenwick@sunderland.ac.uk

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