Research Guides: Student Services: Distance Education Resources for Students

Distance Education Resources for Students

As a Distance Education student, you have access to all OSU Libraries resources and services. Use your name.# to log in via the Off Campus Sign-In to get started.

Carmen

Access your course content and E-reserves through Carmen.

Get Books

Circulation policies – FAQ about circulating books & other materials.
OSU Libraries Ebook catalog – Search OSUL’s ebook collection.
OhioLINK Catalog – Get books delivered to you at any OhioLINK member institution
Interlibrary Loan – Get books from outside OSU and OhioLINK.

Get Articles

Research Databases – Find articles on any topic.
Online Journals List – Browse our collection of electronic journals.
Article Express – Get articles and more delivered electronically.
Subject Guides – Subject specific resources compiled for you by OSU Librarians.

Get Help

Ask – Need help? Ask our reference staff via phone, email, or chat.
Subject guides – Subject specific resources compiled for you by OSU Librarians.
Subject Librarians List – Contact your subject expert librarian.
Set up OSUL Link Resolver in Google Scholar - Customize Google Scholar to find free full text provided by OSU Libraries and OhioLINK.
Troubleshooting Library Access - Steps to diagnose and correct problems related to University Libraries' online systems.

Helpful Tools

OSUL Account – Access your account to renew books, check holds status, or view fines.
Citation Software – Tools to help you manage citations and bibliographies.
CIO Licensed software for Windows and Mac – Install software on your computer. Free for you from OSU.