Distance Education

The Library Supports You!

The Earl K. Long Library has a variety of resources and services specially designed to support distance education faculty and students at the University of New Orleans.  The librarians at Earl K. Long Library are available to provide personalized research assistance and to partner with teaching faculty in providing instruction on the use of library resources. 

For general information about distance education programs, courses and services, visit Distance Learning at UNO.

Statewide Borrowing
Distance learners in Louisiana have borrowing privileges at universities and colleges throughout the state with the LALINC (Louisiana Academic Library Information Network Consortium) reciprocal borrower's card. To get a LALINC card, send an e-mail message to libill@uno.edu or call UNO Library Circulation at 504-280-6355.

A distance learner visiting the UNO campus may also borrow books from the Library using their UNO ID card.

If you have further questions about library resources or services to distance learners, please contact
Janet Crane, Chair
Library Distance Education Coordinator
504-280-6548
jmurphy@uno.edu

Tools on your Desktop
  • Books
    Search the library's online catalog to see which books, journals, magazines, newspapers, CDs, videos and other material the UNO Library owns.
  • E-books – Available 24/7
    The library provides access to over 80,000 electronic book titles in all academic disciplines through iLink, the library’s online catalog.
NetLibrary AccessNetLibrary can be searched as a collection or can be accessed from records in the library’s online catalog, iLink.  
To search as a collection, you will need to create an account which will enable you to bookmark pages, add notes for further reference and study, and set up personal display and search preferences.

Ebrary Access

Ebrary can be searched as a collection or can be accessed from records in the library’s online catalog, iLink.  

To search as a collection, you will need to create an account which will enable you to bookmark pages, add notes for further reference and study, and set up personal display and search preferences.

  • Articles
    • Full Text Databases—You can search for and retrieve complete articles from scholarly journals, popular magazines and selected newspapers by using some of our periodical indexes: (Look for the Red symbol, indicating the percentage of full text articles).
    • E-journalsThe library subscribes to AtoZ which allows you to search the library's online journals.
      These e-journals can also be accessed by searching the library's online catalog
  • Subject Guides
    UNO librarians maintain web pages listing helpful electronic and print resources in different subject areas.
    • We Deliver
    Once you have identified the materials you want, Interlibrary Loan Services (ILL) will locate these items either in our own collection or from another library. You will be notified of the delivery method by the ILL Department. Delivery methods may vary depending on your home location.
    To establish an account and submit ILL requests, visit their website. 

    On your first visit, you'll create a username & password, then enter in your contact information. Don't forget to identify yourself as a Distance Learner on the registration form--this  will qualify you for delivery services.
    • Books
      Distance learners should allow ample time for shipping of books through the U.S. Mail.  Average turnaround time for receiving your requested items ranges from 2-4 weeks. Remember that overdue fines may accrue for late items. Distance learners need to pay particular attention to due dates on items borrowed from other libraries.
    • Articles
      Articles will be delivered electronically whenever possible.  However, distance learners should still allow 1-3 weeks for the delivery of requested articles.
    For interlibrary loan questions, please contact:
    Janet Crane, Access Services Librarian
    504-280-6548
    libill@uno.edu

    Ask a Librarian The Reference Department is staffed by subject specialists who can assist you with your research.  Our services include:
    • E-mail us
      Get research help via e-mail.
    • Call us
      You can also reach us at the Reference Desk by phone at 504-280-6549 during the library's regular hours.
    • Contact a subject specialist in your area of study directly by phone or email.
    • Instruction
      To request database and information resource instruction for distance education classes, faculty should contact, Connie Phelps, (504)280-7273.