Distance Learning Library Services

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Who Qualifies for Distance Learning Services?

Students who are enrolled in a distance education course at SUNY Oneonta, who do not reside on campus, and who do not attend any other classes on the Oneonta campus are eligible for these services. Distance Learning students are welcome to come to the SUNY Oneonta campus and use the library during open hours. A computer lab is available on the second floor of the library during regular library hours.

 

Faculty who teach distance learning courses, and who are not simultaneously teaching a course on the Oneonta campus, are eligible for distance learning services.

 

How to Borrow Materials

Materials owned by Milne Library
  • Use the online  Library Catalog  to find out what books Milne Library owns. Books may be picked up at the library of the campus where classes are held.
  • Cooperstown Graduate Program students should use their ILLIAD account to order items held by Milne Library.
  • All other distance learners use the Distance Learning Book Request Form to borrow books that Milne Library owns.  
  • Copies of articles or book chapters, whether owned by Milne Library or not, are requested via ILLiad the Interlibrary Loan system.
Materials NOT owned by Milne Library
  • If the library does not own a copy of a book, submit a request via ILLiad the Interlibrary Loan system.  First accept the copyright agreement form. Then register with ILLiad, fill out the appropriate form for a book, a book chapter, or a periodical article, and submit.
  • Cooperstown Graduate Program students should submit book requests to staff at the New York State Historical Association Library.
  • All distance learning students  request copies of articles or book chapters through ILLiad the Interlibrary Loan system.

 

Renewing Borrowed Materials

Users of Distance Learning Services are responsible for returning library materials to Milne Library safely and promptly. In most cases the borrowed items may be renewed online.

 

Materials owned by Milne Library

Materials borrowed from the Milne Library collection may be renewed online or by telephone provided there are no pending requests for the items.

To renew online click on "Find Books" on the library's home page, then click on "Sign-In" on the tabs at the top, then click on "USER", then click on "LOANS", then click on the number of the item you want to renew, then click on the RENEW. To renew by telephone call 436-2796.

 

Materials NOT owned by Milne Library

ILL items can also be renewed either online or by telephone.

To renew an ILL item online go to the library's home page and click on the ILLiad link, login to the ILLiad system. Under "View" on the left menu, click on "Checked Out Items" and follow instructions to request a renewal for an item. To renew ILL items by telephone call 607-436-2726 at least two days before the due date with the title and author of the item in hand. Interlibrary Loan materials can only be renewed if the lending library agrees to extend the loan.

 

Fines for Overdue Materials

Overdue fines for materials owned by Milne Library
Books and other materials accrue a fine of 10 cents per day per item. 
Overdue Fines for Materials NOT owned by Milne library
Books and other materials borrowed from another library through Interlibrary Loan accrue a fine of $1.00 per day per item. 

Other Help Available from SUNY Oneonta

 

Using Other Libraries

Use the services of a library in your area.  You are eligible to use the libraries in the area where you live: you can borrow books, use the Reference collection, and ask for research assistance. Many libraries have web pages that describe their services and hours, and provide a link to their online catalog. For a  list of library web pages around the world use Libweb. 

 

Who to Contact for Help at Milne Library

  • Circulation for information about borrowing materials Milne Library owns: 
  • Distance Learning Librarian for information in general and help with research:
  • Interlibrary Loan for information about borrowing materials that Milne Library does not own:
  • Reference Desk for immediate help answering a research question:
    call 607-436-2722 or email libweb@oneonta.edu