Services for Distance Learning Students
The Learning Resources Centre offers a wide range of services and support for distance learners.
All distance learning students are entitled to:
- An ID card (which also functions as a Library card):
- University email address
- An Athens account for accessing the LRC's collection of electronic resources
- Access to other university libraries under the Sconul Access Scheme (UK-based students only). You can now apply to join the scheme online: please follow the steps on the Sconul Access site. Existing Sconul Access users should note that their Sconul cards will be valid until the period of expiry. For further details please email Kathy Miles: k.miles@tsd.ac.uk or Sconul@tsd.ac.uk
In addition, we provide the following services for distance learners:
- Postal loans
- Photocopies and scanned articles
- Interlibrary loans (subject to relevant authorisation)
- Mediated literature searching
- Assistance with use of library materials
- Help where appropriate with bibliographies, citations, tracing relevant material for study, and information literacy
- Assistance from members of an LRC team experienced in dealing with the problems arising from studying at a distance from campus
- Quick responses to all distance enquiries wherever possible
- A service that is tailored to your individual learning needs
Contact
Email: outreach@tsd.ac.uk
Staff
Kathy Miles, Outreach Services Librarian
Email: k.miles@tsd.ac.uk
Telephone: 01570 424797