Library Services for Online Students
With a TigerNetID, FHSU Online students have access to electronic library services and resources from anywhere in the world.
With a TigerNetID, FHSU Online students have access to electronic library services and resources from anywhere in the world.
More than 75% of the library’s resources are available electronically from anywhere in the world. Use the the library catalog to search for resources. Apply the "Full Text Online" filter to show only resources that are available electronically.
While the library catalog includes some resources housed within the research databases, you can often find more relevant resources by searching directly within a specific research database.
Need a book or article that Forsyth Library doesn't have? If you create an interlibrary loan account, we can email you articles, document delivery (PDF scans of up to 50 pages from books on Forsyth Library shelves), and e-book chapters that you request through interlibrary loan.
As an online student, you can also use interlibrary loan to request physical items (from Forsyth Library or lending libraries) to be mailed directly to you. The address you use to create your interlibrary loan account (ILLiad) 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 (regional history), 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 "Forsyth Digital Collections" or "Archives Online" on the FHSU Scholars Repository.
You can also search the finding aids and schedule a Zoom appointment with Special Collections and Archives staff to virtually view physical materials.
We've created several tutorials to expand your research and information literacy skills and save time when working on research-based assignments.
Research Help is available through live chat, email, phone, text, or a scheduled research appointment via Zoom or phone. View the service hours for Ask A Librarian Research Help.
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.
Hours
Welcome Desk
In Forsyth Library
Spring Semester (3/24-5/14)
Mon - Fri: 7:30am - 6:00pm
Sat - Sun: CLOSED
Closed for Construction:
Thurs 3/27 and Fri 3/28
Main Phone
785-628-4434
Ask A Librarian
Online Research Help (CST)
Spring Semester (3/24-5/14)
Mon - Thurs: 8:00am - 8:00pm
Fri: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Sat: CLOSED
Sun: Noon - 5:00pm
Research Phone
Call: 785-639-6180
Text: 785-527-9483
Email
refserv@fhsu.edu