NMSU Catalog Article Databases Electronic Journals Reference Assistance Article & Book Request Connecting to Resources From Off-Campus

Eligibility New Mexico State University Library offers a variety of services to New Mexico State University distance education students. According to the Library's policy, Library Services for Registered New Mexico State University Main Campus Distance Education Students, students eligible for distance education services must meet the following conditions: Distance education students must be registered at NMSU main campus and Distance education students must reside outside Dona Ana County, New Mexico. Distance education services are also available for registered NMSU main campus students assigned to remote work placement. This includes NMSU main campus graduate students completing coursework or research projects at a distance from campus. For information about enrolling in Distance Education Courses, contact the Office of Distance Education and Weekend College. The following are services provided to students enrolled in courses taught distant from campus and to faculty members teaching those classes: Access to NMSU Library Databases Reference Assistance Request Books and Articles Course Reserves Faculty Services NMSU Library Databases NMSU Library Catalog, http://libcat.nmsu.edu Article Databases, http://lib.nmsu.edu/article.html Electronic Journals, http://lib.nmsu.edu/journals Off Campus Access: To connect to the library's article databases and electronic journals from off campus you will need to 1. Select the database you wish to search 2. When the verification prompt box appears, type your social security number. The library's catalog doesn't require any special access codes or passwords. Instructions on gaining access to the library's article databases are listed at Connecting to the Library's Article databases. Having trouble connecting? Call the Library's toll-free number at (866) 835-9826 for assistance. For calls received after hours leave a voice mail message on the toll free line and we will get back with you as soon as we can. Reference Assistance Reference assistance is also available. This includes finding specific facts, assisting in developing a research plan or search strategy, and helping users navigate research databases to find pertinent information. For this service use one of the following methods: Instant Message Toll Free Telephone: (866) 835-9826 Email: Email a reference librarian Mail to: Reference Department, New Mexico State University Library, PO Box 30006, MSC 3475, Las Cruces, NM, 88003. Request Books or Journal Articles Distance education students may request books, journals, or other library materials to complete their course work. In order to take advantage of this service distance students must register with the Information Delivery Services. Registration: Students need to register with Information Delivery Services to request book and article delivery. To access the registration page, students should enter their universal NMSU userid and password. This is the same userid and password students use to log into their "My NMSU" account, to WebCT, etc. Books: Students may order books available at the NMSU Library. Check the NMSU Library Catalog, http://libcat.nmsu.edu. If the NMSU Library owns the book and it is available, it will be checked out and sent to the student with a loan period of three weeks for undergraduates or a semester for graduate students. Any book may be recalled by another user after three weeks. The NMSU Library will send the book(s) to the student's address free of charge; however, it is the student's responsibility to return the books to the library in the provided pre-paid mailer. If the NMSU Library does NOT own the book, students can place the order with the NMSU Information Delivery Services office and the item will be mailed to the student. Distance education students can also place the order through their local library's Interlibrary Loan Office. Because the normal loan period for books borrowed via interlibrary loan is two weeks, student will probably receive the book faster and have a longer loan period if it is ordered locally. Use one form for each title requested. Students who visit the main campus may check out books directly from the library. An NMSU ID is always required to check out materials. Journal Articles: Students may also order articles. In most cases, there is no charge. For best results, first check the NMSU Online Catalog and the Electronic Journals list for articles directly available from NMSU Library. These locally available articles will generally be sent within 24 hours; however requests are handled on a first come, first served basis. If the NMSU Library does not own a requested article, it must be ordered through Information Delivery Services and it will take longer than 24 hours to obtain and deliver the article. The average delivery time is about 4 to 6 days from the receipt of the request to notification. For each article request, students must provide a complete citation, name, status, address, phone number, and email address if available. Passport Program The PASSPORT agreement allows NMSU students to directly borrow materials from all the New Mexico academic libraries except UNM Health Sciences Center Library. The Passport form must be presented at the circulation desk of the library you are visiting. Download the Passport application here. Alliance Passport AISTI (Alliance for Innovation in Science and Technology Information) encourages reciprocal borrowing among the New Mexico research corridor academic institutions and the state's national laboratories. To participate, you will need an AISTI INFO-EX Card (available at either circulation desk) and your current university ID card. Privileges will be valid for one year from date of issue. Books may be returned via courier service only to the academic libraries, other returns are the borrower's responsibility. Inquire at either NMSU Library circulation desk for more information. Course Reserves Some classes may have electronic reserves available. To check, go to the Library's Online Reserve Desk at http://lib.nmsu.edu/reserves/resindex.html. Then click on the link for the appropriate semester and find your professor's name. Faculty Services Copyright Information - The Library is happy to assist instructors in obtaining permission to copy instructional materials for classroom use. Call Sandra Padilla at (505) 646-4441 or contact her via e-mail at reserves@lib.nmsu.edu. On-Site Library Tours are available to distance education students who are visiting the NMSU campus. Please call 505-646-4129 or e-mail libinstr@lib.nmsu.edu to arrange tours. Bibliographies and reading lists can be checked for availability of materials at the NMSU Library. Please contact the Library Subject Specialist assigned to your department. Electronic Course Reserves such as class notes, exams, journal articles, and syllabi can be made available on the NMSU Library Reserve Page. Materials must be submitted three weeks before the class begins in order to process. Please contact Sandra Padilla (505) 646-4441 or via e-mail at reserves@lib.nmsu.edu.

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