1.)  Access the Regent University Library Online Public Catalog

       Access the library online public catalog to find out what the Library has in its collections.  Access is available at  http://library.regent.edu/ on the web.  Use the catalog to see what is available for checkout, which periodicals the library has, make a suggestion, or renew your books. 

2.)   Check Out Books and AV Materials Directly from Regent University

        Library

       Check out books and audio-visual materials directly from the library collections by using the library interlibrary loan system called, "Illiad."  Access Illiad from the library homepage at http://www.regent.edu/general/library and select the book request form.  The checkout period is six weeks, including travel time.  Materials are sent by UPS or DHL free of charge and you need to return them using the same mail services. 

3.)   Access Course Reserve Materials Through the Library Electronic Reserve

        System

       Access course-related materials on the World-Wide-Web  through the library electronic reserve system, ERes. The system opens at: http://reserve.regent.edu.

4.)   Call the Library Reference Desk Toll-Free, Write an E-mail, or Live Chat

      Call the library Reference Desk toll-free for reference service, 1-888-249-1822.  Desk hours are posted on the World-Wide-Web.  Leave a message any time on voice mail.  Messages are checked and answered promptly.  If you prefer, use the Reference Desk e-mail service at reference@regent.edu.

5.)   Access Important Religion Databases and Other Databases Through the

        Library Databases and Online Indexes Homepage

       Search significant religious and general-subject databases through the Library Databases & Online Indexes homepage menu at: http://www.regent.edu/general/library/research_tools/databases_article_searching/. These databases include the ATLA Religion Database, Christian Periodical Index , Religious Periodicals through ProQuest, New Testament Abstracts, Old Testament Abstracts, and several general-subject databases such as WorldCat , Expanded Academic Index , Electric Library , LexisNexis Academic , and Factiva.   Full-text religious articles are available through the ATLA Religion Database and Religious Periodicals / ProQuest databases.
 
       Access Regent University full-text theses, dissertations and D.Min. projects through  Digital Dissertations from the library Databases & Online Indexes homepage menu. Download the complete text of any Regent thesis or dissertation directly from the program.

6.)   Request Photocopies of Journal Articles From the Library Interlibrary

        Loan Document Delivery Service

       Request photocopies of full-text journal articles not found in the databases from the library Interlibrary Loan Services.  Photocopied articles are sent as an attachment to an e-mail message or by U.S. mail.  Request forms are found at: http://www.regent.edu/general/library/services/ILL/.

7.)   Request reimbursement for a Local Library Card

       The library will reimburse the cost of one local library card for all currently-enrolled Regent University students living more than 90 miles away from campus.  Prior to purchasing a local library card, contact librarian Marta Lee by e-mail or by phone at 757-352-4174.  Ms. Lee will provide information on the dollar amount that the library will reimburse you.  Please investigate the cost of the library card that is desired before contacting Ms. Lee.  Assistance locating or using other libraries is available at the library Reference Desk.

8.)   Access Key Electronic Resources, Library Guides, and Service

        Information

       Access a variety of information resources, guides, and library service procedures at http://www.regent.edu/general/library.  Areas of special interest include:

      Library Services at: http://www.regent.edu/general/library/services/

      Borrower's Privileges at:                  http://www.regent.edu/general/library/services/circulation/borrowers_privileges.cfm

      Contact a Librarian at: http://www.regent.edu/general/library/services/reference/home.cfm

      Online Database List at: http://www.regent.edu/general/library/research_tools/databases_article_searching/

      Full Text Journal List at: http://www.regent.edu/general/library/research_tools/journal/home.cfm

      Pathfinders and Guides at: http://www.regent.edu/general/library/subjects/divinity/bibliographies.cfml

      Reference Desk E-mail Service at: reference@regent.edu 

9.)   Access Divinity-Related Electronic Resources and Library User Guides

       Divinity-related resources, web links, and library user guides are available on the "Religion Resources" homepage at: http://www.regent.edu/general/library/subjects/divinity/.  Special areas of interest include:

      Religion Resources at:  http://www.regent.edu/general/library/subjects/divinity/

      Ten Ways Regent University Library Supports Online School of Divinity students:

                  http://www.regent.edu/general/library/subjects/divinity/tenways.cfm

      Using the ATLA Religion Database at:                   http://www.regent.edu/general/library/subjects/divinity/atla_guide_000.htm

      Using the Christian Periodical Index Database at:                   http://www.regent.edu/general/library/subjects/divinity/cpi_guide_000.html

      Current Divinity Periodicals Received in print at Regent University Library at:
                  http://www.regent.edu/general/library/subjects/divinity/currper04.cfm

      Selected Full-Text Resources at: http://www.regent.edu/general/library/subjects/divinity/fullttext.cfm

      Full-Text Divinity-Related Periodicals on the Web at:
                  http://www.regent.edu/general/library/subjects/divinity/journals.cfm

      Recent Divinity Acquisitions to Regent University Library at:              http://www.regent.edu/general/library/subjects/divinity/springacquisitions2004.cfm

10.)   Take the Online Library Information and Resources Course

       All new students must take the Regent University Library Information and Resources course, UNIV_LIB.  Access the course online through Blackboard, the Regent University software delivery management program, at: http://blackboard.regent.edu/. The course comprises five modules covering library services and resources for Regent University students, using periodical databases, the World- Wide-Web, and research methods.  To preview the course, use the word, guest, as a username and password in Blackboard.

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