Welcome to the Distance Learning Library Services Website Where We Bring the Library to You!
All library services at Florida International University are available to the distance education community. The distance education community includes anyone involved in off-campus courses, WebCT classes, and/or who attend the FIU Centers (e.g., Downtown and Pembroke Pines). We will make every effort to meet the needs of our students and faculty regardless of where they are.

Getting Started
Click Getting Started to obtain a Library Number. You will need a Library Number to access the resources available through FIU Libraries.

Connect from Home - Off-Campus Access
Click Connect from Home each time you want to access the Library resources. Type in your 14 digit Library Number to start your Research!

Finding E-Resources
Articles, E-Books, Dissertations, Course Reserves and More are accessible from your desktop!

• Research by Subjects - Click on your subject area to find a list of databases to search.
• Click on SFX to find the Full-Text
• Check out FIU Libraries Digital Collections.
• Don't Forget to Ask a Librarian for Research Assistance.
• Remember the Library Catalog will find Electronic and Print Books in the FIU Libraries.
• Use the Citation Linker to locate the full-text of a citation.
• Need Help Using the Library?

Article & Book Access and Delivery
There are a number of books online and many databases provide full-text articles. When an article is not in full-text, use Interlibrary Loan for desktop delivery. To set-up your Interlibrary Loan Account, click Establish an Illiad Account to start. If you find a book that is not in full-text, request it or visit one of our partner libraries.

Course Reserves
Course Reserves are electronic or print materials placed on reserve by a professor for a particular course. Search Course Reserves using your Library Number and the last 4 digits of your Social Security Number (or last 4 digits of your Panther ID). Course Reserves Services explains how to place an item on Course Reserves.

Borrowing Materials
Renew Materials Online

1. Click Renew Materials Online
2. Click Library Catalog
3. Sign-in (type in your Library Number and the last 4 digits of your social security or Panther ID).
4. Click Go.
5. Click Your Account.
6. Click Loans.
7. Click Renew All.
8. Say Goodbye to Overdue Fines!

Borrowing & Circulation Policies - how long can you keep that book?

Other Lending Libraries

Using Other Libraries
FIU Libraries has a number of borrowing agreements with libraries across the state. Click to find a library near you!

WebCT Faculty Tools
There are a number of tools for faculty to use in their distance education class. Included on this page are ways to implement the library resources into WebCT courses, as well as links to copyright and fair use information, information about course reserves, instruction services, collection management, plagiarism, and more!

WebCT Instructional Handouts
Find a number of handouts created for specific WebCT classes on this page. You will also find links to Library Tutorials & Instruction Materials and APA & MLA guides.

Ask a Librarian - Contact Us!
If at any time you need help, Ask a Librarian! Click on the link to talk to a librarian by telephone, email or chat. You can also reach Sarah J. Hammill, the Distance Learning Librarian directly at hammills@fiu.edu or call 305-919-5604.

FAQ's - Coming Soon!
Frequently Asked Questions related to Distance Learning Library Services.

Distance Learning Library Notes
Your source of Information regarding library services in distance learning!

Contact FIU's Distance Learning Librarian
Sarah J. Hammill
305-919-5604
E-mail - hammills@fiu.edu

If you are at the FIU Broward Pines Center contact Sandra Kwavnick at kwavnick@fiu.edu or call 954-438-8608.