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Services for Distance Learners
Photograph of a distance learner.

Distance learners are students enrolled in CSULB classes, but receiving instruction at an alternative site.
Many of the CSULB distance learners are enrolled as off-site students in the Masters of Social Work program (at Channel Islands, East Bay [formerly Hayward] and Humboldt) and Professional Studies programs.
 

 
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Other Sites of Interest to Distance Ed students

Borrowing / Lending Information
Telephone number(562) 985-5512

The
Circulation Desk is located on the First Floor as you enter the Library.

Delivery Options for Distance Learners

Distance learners should request materials (books, articles, conference proceedings, etc.) not available at CSULB using ILLiad Interlibrary Services, with these cautions:

Information and Assistance
Telephone number(562) 985-4027

Library personnel are available to provide assistance in the 1st Floor services area all hours the library is open.  In addition, Librarians are available during Reference hours to provide information, reference, and research assistance.  Distance Learners may wish to contact CSULB Subject Specialist Librarians electronically.

 
Purchase of Books, Periodicals, and Media

New materials may be recommended by submitting through COAST a Recommend New Items form.  Emails and printed requests may also be submitted directly to a subject specialist librarian
 
Special Collections and University Archives
Telephone number(562) 985-4087

Unusual and valuable collections of rare and fragile books, original art prints and photographs, and historical papers are located in Room 300, 3rd Floor.  

Spidell Technology Center

Telephone graphic. (562) 985-7820

The Spidell Technology Center, 1st Floor, is one of two Open Access Computer Labs at CSULB.  Over 200 computers are available in the Library building.



Libraries in your community

We have reciprocal agreements with other CSU libraries, so if you live near one, you may go there to ask reference questions. Other libraries you may wish to use include

Questions Frequently Asked By Distance Education Learners

Do I need a library card?

A CSULB i.d. serves as your library card. UCES (or your department) will send or mail you an id card (with the logo in place of your picture). You need the card itself to borrow books from other CSU libraries. You also need a Library Password to use most of CSULB Library's online resources. If you do not have a CSULB i.d., the Library can issue a card if you are listed on the Distance Learning roster.

Where else might I access these databases?

At most other CSU libraries, you can use the databases they purchase for their students, some of which will be the same as those available through CSULB. Some databases are available at community colleges and at public libraries. 

Will you send the book to me?

If the CSULB Library owns the book you need, we can send it to you. Exceptions are materials that do not circulate, such as reference books, material from Special Collections, media, and reserve materials.  Complete the appropriate ILLiad Interlibrary loan form to request a book.Distance learners need to indicate their status every time they make an ILLiad request by noting answering YES to the question on each form "Are you are distance learner?"  Books will be mailed free of charge; however you must pay return postage.  If you need a book not owned by CSULB, it may be faster to request it through your nearest public library or CSU library.

What if I need a copy of a journal article?

Use the free CSULB Library interlibrary loan service. You will not have to return the article. Distance learners need to indicate their status every time they make an ILLiad request by noting answering YES to the question on each form "Are you are distance learner?"

What are my borrowing privileges at the other State University Libraries?

With your current i.d. card, you have borrowing privileges at over 20 other California State University libraries.  See Agreement on Library Support for CSU Distance Learning Courses.

How do I get reference assistance?

Librarians are available for help by phone or e-mail.

Where can I get more information about Distance Education courses?

Connect to the home page of University College and Extension Services or phone them at 800/963-2250, x58455.
 

Have a question not answered above?  Contact us!

 

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