1. University Library Services for Distance Learners Using the library Off Campus

2. Services for Off-Campus Students Dedicated Distance Learner Web Site Distance Learning Blog Access to E-resources using a University Athens Account Full text journal articles Electronic books (e-books) Document Delivery Service For documents that are not available electronically Postal Book Loans (UK students only) Information Skills Support Distance Learner Online Induction Recommended online tutorials to develop academic skills Support from Library Staff

3. Library Web Site https://my.sunderland.ac.uk

4. Subject Web Pages

5. Getting started You can ensure you have library access by registering with the library online

6. Access to E-Resources You have will have 2 usernames and passwords while at the University of Sunderland 1.University User ID and Password – for access to University email, Selfcare, Sunspace, evision 2.Athens Account – for access to online library resources Shortly after enrolling on your programme you will receive an ATHENS ACCOUNT It will be emailed to your University email within 3-4 days Look for an email from ‘Athens Administrator’

7. Journal Search Use Journal Search to locate journal articles Keyword searching Search all course databases or subject specific databases Basic or advanced searching Save your results Use Journal Search to browse publications Log into Journal Search with your University User ID and Password When you want to download or open an article you may be prompted to enter your Athens Account

8. Journal Search

9. E-Books Access e-books using the Library Catalogue

10. What is the Document Delivery Service We will try to obtain copies of articles for you if they are not available within our electronic subscriptions We will photocopy from our own stock and fax or post it to you We will request documents from the British Library through Inter-Library Loan

11. Distance Learner Induction

12. Information Skills Support

13. Need help, just ask. If you have a general question about your Athens Account or using Library Services you can contact us by: EMAIL: library@sunderland.ac.uklibrary@sunderland.ac.uk Live Chat: Hours of operation on the Library web site Telephone: +44 0191 515 3306 By Post : Our Address is on the Library Web Site Don’t forget to check our FAQ Knowledge Base

14. Specialist Support Library Service Distance Services Librarian: Leanne Young, Email: leanne.young@sunderland.ac.ukleanne.young@sunderland.ac.uk Subject Librarian for Business, Management and Tourism: Louise Gordon, Email: louise.gordon@sunderland.ac.uklouise.gordon@sunderland.ac.uk

15. Specialist Support Subject Librarians for Art and Design: Jan Dodshon, Email: jan.dodshon@sunderland.ac.ukjan.dodshon@sunderland.ac.uk Rose Pearson, Email: rose.pearson@sunderland.ac.ukrose.pearson@sunderland.ac.uk Subject Librarians for Education – Primary Education: Elizabeth Astan, Email: elizabeth.astan@sunderland.ac.ukelizabeth.astan@sunderland.ac.uk – Secondary, Tertiary & Research: Julie Archer, Email: julie.archer@sunderland.ac.ukjulie.archer@sunderland.ac.uk Annika Hudson, Email: annika.hudson@sunderland.ac.uk

16. Specialist Support Subject Librarian for Computing and Technology, Engineering, Psychology: Lynne Robinson, Email: lynne.robinson@sunderland.ac.uklynne.robinson@sunderland.ac.uk Subject Librarian for Health Sciences and Natural Sciences Sandra Marsh, Email: sandra.marsh@sunderland.ac.uksandra.marsh@sunderland.ac.uk

17. Specialist Support Subject Librarian for Social Sciences (Sociology, Social Work; Youth and Community, Careers and Guidance, Criminology) Christine Stevenson, Email: christine.stevenson@sunderland.ac.ukchristine.stevenson@sunderland.ac.uk Subject Librarian for Languages (TESOL) and Buddhist Studies Laurie Fenwick, Email: laurie.fenwick@sunderland.ac.uk