Library Services for Online Students
With a TigerNetID, FHSU Online students have access to electronic library services and resources from anywhere in the world.
Using the Library
More than 75% of the library’s resources are available electronically from anywhere in the world. Use the the library catalog to search and apply the filter to show only those with "Full Text Online".
While the library catalog retrieves search results for most of the material within the research databases, you can often create stronger search queries by searching directly within the research databases.
Create an interlibrary loan account to request electronic delivery of articles, document delivery (PDF scans of up to 50 pages from books on Forsyth Library shelves), and ebook chapters.
As an online student, you can also use interlibrary loan to request physical items (from Forsyth Library or lending libraries) to be mailed. The address you use to create your ILLiad account will be the mailing address used to deliver any physical materials. Physical items will be mailed to your personal address at no cost, but you are responsible for paying return shipping back to Forsyth Library. Each item you receive will come with a return label as well as a letter explaining the return process. You can return items one at a time or return multiple items in one box, as long as all items are back by the due date. Returns can be mailed via UPS, USPS or FedEx.
Special Collections curates and provides access to unique materials around the themes of Classic Children's Literature, Ethnic Studies (local history), Great Plains Research, Military History, Rare Books, and University Archives (university history).
Some of these unique materials have been digitized and are available to access from anywhere in the world. View and download the digitized primary source materials in the FHSU Scholars Repository under "Archives Online" or Special Collections".
You can also search the finding aids and schedule a Zoom appointment with Special Collections and Archives staff to virtually view physical materials.
For Your Classes
Several tutorials have been created to develop research and information literacy skills and save time when working on research-based assignments.
- Library tutorials are quick instructional tools to learn about the library, how to use Forsyth Library specifically, how to build research skills, and how to do common academic writing and citing practices.
- Interactive APA citation games guide you through the citation process while working through several examples.
Help
Research Help is available through live chat, email, phone, text, or a scheduled research appointment via Zoom or phone.
Looking for a tutor or need help with writing? Online Tutoring allows you to connect with a live tutor, work with a writing lab tutor for written assignments, and access study tools like practice tests and flashcards. Online students can also schedule an appointment with the FHSU Writing Center for help at any stage of the writing process.