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Information for Distance Learning Students
- Eligibility for Services
- Borrowing Materials
- How do I request books and articles owned by UNT Libraries?
- What are the loan rules?
- What material can be requested?
- What is the limit on how many pages can be copied?
- How do I renew library materials?
- Requests for Reserve Material:
- Requests for Microforms
- Requests for items not owned by the UNT Libraries
- TexShare Cards
Eligibility for Services
You are eligible for distance learning services if you are a UNT student and:
- Currently enrolled in a distance learning class and not attending a class that meets in Denton at least once a week
- Currently enrolled at the UNT-Dallas campus and not attending a class that meets in Denton at least once a week
- A doctoral student currently enrolled in a dissertation class
- A doctoral student previously enrolled in a dissertation class and living outside Denton.
Borrowing Materials
Students enrolled in a distance learning class may request regular, circulating books and journal articles that are available at the UNT Libraries to be sent to them. There is no charge for this service. A mailer, along with packing materials is provided to return books. If available, UNT-owned materials are generally sent out within 48 hours; articles will be delivered electronically to your ILLiad account, while books are sent Express Mail through the U.S. Post Office. Notification will be sent for materials that are not available.
PLEASE CHECK THE ON-LINE CATALOG AND THE ELECTRONIC RESOURCES AVAILABLE FIRST BEFORE SENDING A REQUEST!
How do I request books and articles owned by UNT Libraries?
Books and articles owned by UNT Libraries may be requested:
- Electronically, by completing the appropriate form in your ILLiad account. Submit one form per article and/or book.
What are the loan rules?
- For loan rules and length of checkout see Circulation Policies
What material can be requested?
- Regular circulating books owned by UNT Libraries
- Copies of journal articles and reserve material
- Non-book materials cannot be requested
What is the limit on how many pages can be copied?
- One article in a single journal issue
- One chapter in a book
- Staff discretion of more than 50 pages for a single item
How do I renew library materials?
To renew library materials go to the UNT Library Catalog. Click on the "View Your Account/Renew Materials" button and follow the instructions given.
Requests for Reserve Material:
- Copies of journal articles, class notes, tests, etc. may be requested by completing the Reserves request form in your ILLiad account. Items will be delivered electronically to your ILLiad account.
- Reserve books are normally not sent by mail but copies of a chapter or other portions of the books can be delivered electronically to your ILLiad account.
Requests for Microforms
Requests for Microforms will be referred to the Microforms Department.
Requests for items not owned by the UNT Libraries
If an item is needed that is not owned by the UNT Libraries, the Interlibrary Loan Office can try to find it for you.
For articles requested through ILL, you will receive them electronically. Books and microfilm can be requested but ILL cannot mail them to you. These items must be picked up in person at the Willis Library, the Research Park Library, or the Dallas Campus Library.
If you are unable to pick up a book or microfilm at one of the libraries listed above, you should be able to request the material through the Interlibrary Loan Department at your local public library.
TexShare Cards
The purpose of TexShare is to support and enhance resource sharing among Texas academic and public libraries. TexShare was initially limited to state university libraries, but was expanded by the 75th Legislature to include public community colleges and independent colleges and universities. In August 2000 the public libraries in the state were included in the program. The TexShare library card program enables faculty, students, and staff of participating institutions to use the libraries of other participating institutions.
To be eligible for a TexShare card, you must be either a UNT Faculty/Staff or a currently enrolled UNT student. To apply for a TexShare card, please follow one of the two steps below:
- Go to the Main Circulation Desk on 1st floor Willis Library. Be sure to have your current ID card.
- Send an e-mail request to the Circulation Department or call
(940)565-2413. Please be sure to include your name and your ID number. Your
card will be mailed no later than the next working day to your address of record
with the University.