The document provides information about the library resources and services available to distance students at STU. It outlines that the library can be accessed in-person, online via the website, email, chat, and Twitter. It details that digital and print books, databases, interlibrary loans, and book mailing are available, as well as online tutorials and research help from librarians. It instructs students on how to find e-books, databases, and other online resources using the library catalog and e-research pages accessible from the library homepage.

1. the Library
at STU
Making the most of your University Library
Presented by Gricel Dominguez

2. Are you a distance student?
We’re here to help you succeed.
The Library is here for you…
• In-person
• Online at http://www.stu.edu/library
o via email (you can find all our emails on the homepage)
o chat http://library.stu.edu/chat/
o and Twitter @STULibrary
• And over the phone
o Circulation: 305-628-6667
o Reference: 305-628-6668

3. What do we have to offer?
Digital and print books
Library databases full of online articles
InterLibrary Loan
Book mailing for students who live across the state
or country
• Online tutorials that show you the ins and outs of
library research and more
• And best of all, real, live help from friendly librarians.
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4. Where to find information
• You can find everything the library has to offer on
our homepage:
http://www.stu.edu/library
Here, you will find our library catalog, links to library
databases, and ways to access our ebook collection.

5. What can you access from
off-campus?
Plenty!
There are thousands of e-books in our digital
collection, all available through our library e-book
collection.
You can also access library databases from
anywhere.
Your STU username and password will allow you to log
in and access all of our e-book and database
content.

6. What is the…
Library Catalog
E-Research page
• The library catalog is
found on the library’s
homepage (it’s the
search box in the lower
half of the page), and
it helps you find books
and e-books available
at STU.
• The e-Research page is
where all of the library’s
databases are found.
• You can find the eresearch page by
going to:
http://www.stu.edu/eresearch
• Or by using the subject-pages
listed in the green box on the
library’s homepage.

7. What is a…
Library Database
• Library databases
provide access to
journal and news
articles, as well as
select reference texts.
Library E-book
• Library e-books are
digital copies of print
books and are
available online.
• You can view our ebooks on your
computer, a reader, a
tablet, even a
smartphone!

8. What if the library doesn’t
have what I need?
• If the library does not own the book or article you
need (whether in print or online), you can place a
request for an InterLibrary Loan online at
http://www.stu.edu/library/ill
• Or by clicking on the InterLibrary Loan button on the
homepage.

9. You can learn more…
• By clicking on the Distance Education Services
button on the homepage:
• Or you can stop by, call us, or email us for a quick
overview of our services.