Distance Learning Library Services
Starting Your Research
Getting Assistance
Accessing Books & Articles

CardCat – Search the Ball State University Libraries' catalog

INCat – Search all Indiana libraries' catalogs

Databases – Find articles in scholarly journals, newspapers, and magazines

E-Journals – Online, full-text periodicals owned by the library

Research Guides

Digital Collections

Credo Reference  – Get background information on your topic using this online reference resource.

Virtual Reference Resources  – More online encyclopedias, almanacs, dictionaries, and other quick research help.

Search the web

Citation Style Guides

Ask a Reference Librarian Online services include live chat (when available):


Library Contacts

Troubleshooting Problems with Off-Campus Access to Databases and Electronic Journals

Frequently Asked Questions

Online Tutorials - Discover more about library resources using these online instructional tutorials

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Learn about interlibrary loan for distance learners

Request library materials using interlibrary loan (ILLiad)

Find out more about electronic course reserves, including information on accessing documents as well as how faculty can place items on reserve.

Order textbooks

View other Indiana academic library catalogs

Read about our reciprocal borrowing agreement


Helpful Links

E-mail the Web Manager

Distance Education Home Page

University Computing Services

Copyright for Students

Directions to University Libraries

Indiana College Network (ICN)

Suggestions and Comments

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Copyright for Distance Educators

Distance Learning Library Services provide immediate, remote access to library resources. The goal of these services is to ensure complete and adequate access to informational and research material outside of the physical library. For more information, please contact a librarian.