Library Services for Distance Learners

Library Services for Distance Learners

The Seminole State College provides library resources and services for Distance Learning students that comply with the Association of College & Research Libraries' Standards for Distance Learning Library Services and the American Library Association's Library Bill of Rights for access to digital information, services and networks.

Collections

• Distance Learning students can access the Seminole State Library's collection of more than 32,000 electronic books directly from the Books/Catalog link on the library home page. To search for electronic works, locate the "Format" dropdown menu, and select "eBooks." Electronic books are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

• Distance learners can also access more than 100 journal article databases from the Articles/Databases link on the library home page. A Borrower ID and PIN are required to search the databases.
  • Your Borrower ID is the 14-digit number located beneath the bar code on your student ID card. Do not enter the "A" on either side of the number.
  • Your PIN is the last four digits of your Social Security number.

If you have trouble logging in, please contact the circulation desk at any campus library to ensure that your account is active.

Services

Distance learners have access to many of the same services as traditional students.

• Seminole State library cards can be obtained from the Circulation Department. If you cannot visit the library in person, please e-mail Leona Jones or call 407.708.2618 to request an account. Your library account gives you access to the College's electronic library resources.

• Use the "Ask a Librarian" e-mail form to contact the Reference Department. The library staff strives to respond to all inquiries within 24 hours, Sunday-Friday, excluding holidays. You can also ask questions using the "Ask a Librarian" live chat feature on the Seminole State College Library blog.

• As a distance learner, you can have Seminole State Library books and articles delivered to you in print or electronic format. To arrange book delivery, please contact the Sanford/Lake Mary Campus Circulation Department at 407.708.2618. For article delivery, call the Resource Services Department at 407.708.2342. Please note: Books and articles that are not owned by Seminole State can be obtained through an Interlibrary Loan request.

• Some research assistance is also available through the library website. Please see the following links:

• Getting started
• Reference sources
• Research guides
• Internet research
• Citing sources

Other Resources

• A one-credit course, titled "Introduction to Internet Research," is offered by the library each term. The course provides additional instruction on evaluating information from the Internet, locating free resources online, and navigating the electronic resources available to Seminole State students.

• Library staff and librarians are available on all campuses during regular operating hours for research and circulation assistance and instruction. Contact your preferred library for more information.

Altamonte Springs Campus
Circulation: 407.404.6025
Reference: 407.404.6026

Heathrow Campus
Information Desk: 407.708.4415

Oviedo Campus
Circulation: 407.971.5061
Reference: 407.971.5062

Sanford/Lake Mary Campus
Circulation: 407.708.2618
Reference: 407.708.2305

Ross Martin, Seminole State's outreach librarian, serves as the liaison for Distance Learning. Please contact him at martinr@seminolestate.edu or 407.708.4415 with any comments, questions or requests regarding library services and collections.

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