Library service to UW-Stout
distance education and online students is parallel to service for campus
students. Service is based upon the
Guideline for Distance Learning Library Services by the Association
of Colleges and Reseach Libraries.
To Begin
Following are brief web tutorials to expedite your start-up on email and accessing library resources. You must have Flash Player installed on your computer to play these files. These are large files--allow time to load.
- Email and Accessing Library Resources Flash demo! (Turn on your audio)
- Library Indexes and Databases Flash demo! (Turn on your audio)
If you should not be able to view, the same information is covered by various resources on this page.
In order to utilize library resources, activate your UW-Stout email account. Distance Learning students will HAVE TO change the default password.
IMPORTANT! If you are not able to access our resources refer to Remote Access Instructions. For further computer assistance, contact Ask5000 help desk at 715-232-5000
Resources
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Use UW-Stout e-mail username and password |
More than 100 indexes and databases, some of which link to full text articles. Following are good databases apporpriate to education. EbscoHost: Academic Search, ERIC, Professional Development Collection AND WilsonWeb Education and OmniFile databases. |
Database Instructions |
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Use UW-Stout e-mail username and password |
Used to locate books which can be sent directly to the requestor. Also, search Stout theses and link directly to theses which are full-text 1997-date. |
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| Subject and Reference Guides | Program-specific resources and standard research tools. |
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| Journals/Mags/News@Stout | Used to locate a full text article if the citation is already known. |
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Use UW-Stout e-mail username and password to enter database; set up individual account to check out materials |
Electronic book collections are available online in full text format. |
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Citations and APA Style Manual
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Highlights from the Style Manual of the American Psychological Association. The section of citation examples from UW-Stout databases is especially useful. Interactive web tool for producing bibliography citations |
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| HELP: Flash-demos | Simulated web-based demos of the Libraries resources including databases and catalog use and adding electroinc resources to online courses. |
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| Tutorials, tips sheets and printable webpages for Microsoft Officet Word, Powerpoint, etc. |
Services
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InterLibrary Loan
- Request journal articles or booksowned by UW-Stout or from other libraries.
- View detailed instructions here.
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Hours
- Note Reference hours, special holiday and interim hours.
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Reference Assistance
- Library, Internet and research advice from reference librarians via email Ask A Librarian or phone (715-232-1353).
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Electronic Course Materials (e-Reserve)
- Instructors provide periodical articles online through courseware (Learn @UWStout) for their classes with electronic library reserves.
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Consultations
- Meet with a reference librarian regarding specific research needs. In-Person, telephone and email consultations are all available.
Staff
- Jana Reeg-Steidinger, Distance Learning Librarian, specifically works with distance learning and online education needs. Contact her with any question or needs. 715-232-1553 or reegj@uwstout.edu
See Also
Last Updated: 03/24/2008 and Last Revised: 03/24/08
Contact Jana Reeg-Steidinger, Distance Learning Librarian for more information or help on this topic.