Distance Learning Library Services

Register for Services!

Mission: The Weinberg Memorial Library provides information, services, and programs that meet the current and anticipated educational, research, and public service needs of the University's students and faculty, regardless of their geographic location. Distance learning students are eligible for library services, including home delivery of books and articles.

How do I access the Library's databases if I'm not on campus?

	1. Login to the MyScranton portal. 2. Select the Library tab.
	3. Select the A-Z Database Listing.
	4. Select a database.

Options to Get Articles

You may search for articles by topic in one of the Library’s databases. If you know which database you want, begin at the Databases by Title page. Tutorial for Searching the Databases by Title.

If you're not sure which database to use, begin at the Databases by Subject page, then click on your subject area for a list of databases in that subject. Tutorial for Searching the Databases by Subject.

1. Full-Text Articles available in a database:

• Enter your search terms. Do not limit your search to full text.
• If an article is full-text in that database, you have the option to print, e-mail, or save it.
• If an article is not full-text in that database, look for a link to the full text. This link may be a button like or
  
  or text: Check Article Linker for more information

If there is a link to the Library’s non-electronic holdings, click on the word “Journal” to see the catalog record for that journal. OR If the article is available in electronic format in another Library database, click on the word “Article” to link to it.

2. Articles from journals available in the Weinberg Library:

• Check to verify that the library has the issue and year that you want.

	Click on the pink box labeled “Journal Lists.”
	1. Type the TITLE of the Journal. 2. Click on the Search button. 3. The record for that Journal will be retrieved if the Library has a print subscription to that journal. 4. Click on the words “Library’s Print Holdings” to see if the Library has the volume and ithat you need.

To request the article, logon to the Weinberg Memorial Library ILLiad System. Place your request and the article will be delivered to you. You will be billed $1.50 for each article sent to you.

3. To get articles from journals NOT available in any format at the Weinberg Library:

Request the article by logging on to the Weinberg Memorial Library ILLiad System. Place your request and the article will be delivered to you. You will be billed $1.50 for each article sent to you.

Options to Get Books

1. Search the Weinberg Memorial Library’s Catalog. Tutorial for Searching the Library Catalog.
• If the book you want to borrow is available, then complete the Book Request form on the Weinberg Memorial Library ILLiad System. If you have registered for a Distance Library Services account, the book(s) will be sent to you. Allow 5-7 working days for delivery.
• If the book that you want is an electronic book, you can access it from the netLibrary database on the A-Z Database Listing. You can identify electronic books by the “Click here to access this electronic book provided through the Access Pennsylvania Database project” link. There are approximately 13,500 electronic books in the Library’s Catalog. You will be able to view and/or download electronic books. To do so requires the Adobe Acrobat plug-in.
2. Search WorldCat from the Library’s list of databases to find a library located near you that has the book that you want. Contact that library to see whether or not they will allow you to borrow books.
3. Search the PALCI Catalog. Your Royal number is your Patron ID. If you do request a book, you will receive a confirmation e-mail from PALCI. Forward this e-mail to the ILL Department staff <interlibrary-loan@scranton.edu> at the Weinberg Library to notify them that you have requested a book. Allow 2 weeks for delivery. Tutorial for Searching PALCI E-Z Borrow.

If the book you want is not owned by the University of Scranton and is not available from PALCI, request it by using the Weinberg Memorial Library ILLiad System. Allow 3-4 weeks for delivery.

Using the Weinberg Memorial Library ILLiad System

Logon to the Weinberg Memorial Library ILLiad System using your MyScranton
User Name and Password:

First time users will be prompted to provide information to create an ILLiad account:

You must use your University of Scranton e-mail address! Select “Preferred Electronic Delivery if Possible (PDF file via web) ” For your Status, Status Select Distance Ed Grad. You will receive an e-mail confirming your registration.

To request an article click on “Article Request.”

Enter your citation information:

* indicates a required field.   After entering all of the citation information, Click on the “Submit Request” Button.

The Weinberg Memorial Library ILLiad System will keep track of the status of all of your requests. This image shows a view of Outstanding Requests:

You can also View: -Electronically Received Articles -Checked Out Items -Cancelled Requests -History Requests -All Requests -Notifications

Research Help

Chat with us online using Virtual Live Chat during posted hours to get real-time help. Virtual Live Chat is monitored by librarians from the American Jesuit Colleges and Universities (AJCU) and Tutor.com librarians to provide 24/7 virtual chat reference. To chat specifically with a University of Scranton Librarian, login during the following hours: Monday 7-9 PM; Tuesday 9-10 AM and 9-10 PM; and Thursday 2-4 PM.

E-mail your questions to the Reference Department by using the e-mail reference service, Ask A Librarian. E-mail reference questions are generally answered within 24 hours; however, response time may vary according to the academic calendar and library hours of operation.

Telephone the Reference Department directly at 570-941-4000. If you are calling long distance, a Reference Librarian will call you back. Call in advance to schedule an extended appointment. The Librarian with whom you have made the appointment will call you at the telephone number that you provide at the scheduled time.

For Technical Assistance:
Call Library Systems (570-941-6135) OR the Help Desk (570-941-4357)
For more information:
Contact the Distance Learning Library Services Coordinator,
Bonnie Oldham: oldhamb3@scranton.edu

For more information visit the Library's Distance Learning Web Page:
http://academic.scranton.edu/department/wml/distanceed.html

Services

The following services are available ONLY to Registered students and faculty:

• Delivery of articles from the Weinberg Memorial Library - Articles from newspapers, magazines, or journals that are unavailable online will be sent to you. You will be billed $1.50 for each article you request. A total bill for all articles sent during the semester will be added to your library account at the end of the semester.

• Delivery of books from the Weinberg Memorial Library - Books are shipped to you by UPS. You are responsible for returning all books to the Weinberg Memorial Library at your own expense, using UPS Ground (contact us first if you must use other shipping options). Use the return label that is provided.

Eligibility Policies

As a student, you are eligible for services when:

• you are currently enrolled in University of Scranton credit courses being delivered either off-campus or via the Internet OR you are completing an independent study or internship off-campus, AND
• you currently reside off-campus, AND
• you have registered for a Distance Learning Library Services account.

As a faculty member, you are eligible for services when:

• you are teaching all of your University of Scranton credit course(s) at off-campus locations or via the Internet, AND
• you do not have office hours on campus, AND
• you have registered for a Distance Learning Library Services account.

Note: A Distance Learning Library Services account must be established by completing the online Registration Form prior to receiving distance library services. The Library reserves the right to refuse services to those individuals whose information it cannot verify.

You can also print the registration form and either: