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I have a student ID. Can I use it to
request books and other materials?
Yes, but with one caution. You need to have your ID activated before you will be able to make
an interlibrary loan request for books and other materials or access the online databases. If you have
an ID but are not certain if it has been activated, contact our reference
desk at
reference@northern.edu or by phone at 605 626-3018 or toll-free at 800 678-5330
(press 1 for Admissions) and we can
investigate.
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Why do I need a student ID if I'm not
on campus?
You will need the barcode number that appears on the back of the card if
you want to access the online databases available through Williams Library
or request an interlibrary loan to obtain books and journal articles.
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How do I get a student ID?
To request an ID, complete a
Distance and
Off-Campus Student Application for a Student ID/Library Card.
After we have processed your application we will send your new library/ID
card to you by mail. This card can be used to request books and journal
articles while you are enrolled in a distance education course and will
also allow you to check out materials from the Williams Library if you
should happen to be present on campus.
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How can I get books and articles from
the Williams Library collection and other libraries if I'm not on campus?
We offer delivery of books and photocopies of articles to our distance
students. Check our
Document Delivery
page for details.
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I'm completing an online
interlibrary loan request and I'm being asked for a password. What is this?
When you're asked to enter a password after you have entered your barcode
number, enter the first eight characters of your last name. If your last
name is eight characters or less, enter your full last name.
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Can I renew a book I have obtained
through interlibrary loan?
That depends. Some libraries supplying us with interlibrary loan materials
will permit renewal. You can request a renewal of an interlibrary loan item
through the
library catalog.
From the library catalog's home page, click on
Patron Information
and then select Renew items you have checked
out...through Interlibrary Loan. Check back by reviewing your online
patron record (see the Display items linked to your patron record...
section of the Patron Information screen) to see if your renewal
request has been accepted.
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How do I access the online databases
from my home computer? I'm being asked for a barcode number.
You will need to enter your NSU barcode number, which is found on the back
of your student ID and starts with 2157300.
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I need some help doing research. Can
anyone help?
Yes, we have a variety of reference services available to you. You can
call the reference desk at 605 626-3018 or toll-free at 800 678-5330
(press 1 for Admissions);
complete and send an
email reference form;
or use our live chat service,
Ask the
Librarians - LIVE!. We also have a
consultation service available where you can set up an appointment
to work directly with a librarian on a particular project.
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There are so many online databases. How
can I know which one to try when I'm doing research?
We have
Help Sheets
available for many
of our online databases. Learn more about the academic disciplines each
database covers, as well as some search tips to make you a more efficient
searcher. You can also check our
Help with Your Research
page for further assistance.
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I'm new to online research.
Can you offer some advice?
Williams Library has a wealth of electronic
resources—online periodical indexes and databases, Web links, and
more—to help you in your research. Check our
Help with Your Online
Research page for answers to the questions we most often hear from student
researchers just beginning their search for online information resources.
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