Library Services for Off-Campus and Distance Learning Students
University Libraries provides a variety of services to off-campus and distance learning students. Our goal is to provide equitable library services to all students.
Research Help - Assistance is available in a wide variety of formats.
Ask a Librarian (online chat, phone, or email)
Subject Guides
Research Databases by Subject
Online Tutorials
Remote Authentication - Connect to licensed electronic resources off-campus.
Search Research Databases by Subject to find articles
Search or browse our full-text electronic journals
OhioLINK Electronic Journal Center (EJC)
Electronic Books - including the OhioLINK Electronic Book Center (EBC)
Off-campus Book Delivery - We ship to home or office.
Article E-Delivery and Interlibrary Loan - We scan from the Kent State print collections or obtain materials from other libraries.
Log in to ILLiad
OhioLINK Delivery Services - Request books and other materials, including Kent State items, through OhioLINK and have them delivered to a nearby OhioLINK library. There are over 100 available pick-up locations throughout the state. (Please note that KentLINK cannot be used for this service.)
Electronic Reserves - Selected course reserve readings online for registered students.
Copyright Information - Learn more about copyright law.
