Who's eligible for distance education library services?

Services on this Web page are offered to students, faculty and staff currently enrolled or involved in distance education courses through Vincennes University.

Catalogs and Databases

Below are the two methods for accessing the library's catalog and online databases.

Access Using the University Network

This method is using a computer connected to the University network. All campus sites (Vincennes, Jasper and the Indianapolis Aviation Technology Center) are on the University network. To access library databases using this method, go to the list of links found under VU Libraries on the left side of this page to search Find Books (library catalog) or Find Articles (periodical and reference databases).

Access Using a Different Internet Service Provider

The second method is using a computer connected to the Internet through a different Internet Service Provider (AOL, Charter, Vincennes Online, etc.). This method is used by VU faculty, staff, and students who are accessing from home, work, or at a distance education site. To access library databases using this method, go to the MyVU Web site at http://myvu.vinu.edu/ and then follow the procedures below:

• Enter user name and password to log in to your MyVU account.
• Select VU Librfrom list of VU Links on left side of page on the MyVU page.

Databases

Databases labeled Indiana residents only are part of INSPIRE and are provided by the State of Indiana. By law, these are only available to Indiana residents. Indiana residents who use a national, regional, or out-of-state Internet Service Provider will need a password to access the INSPIRE databases (to obtain an INSPIRE password go to http://www.inspire.net/pass.html ). If you reside in another state, your state may have a statewide virtual library similar to Indiana's INSPIRE.  To see if your state has a statewide virtual library for its residents, please click here.

• VU WebCat - The online catalog identifies books, ebooks, magazines, Internet sites, and other materials in the local collection and also in the other VU libraries at the Jasper Campus and at the Indianapolis Aviation Technology Center.
• netLibrary - This provides access to over 5,000 electronic books.
• Academic Search Premier - This is the primary research database provided to the VU community by the library. This database provides full text for nearly 4,700 publications.
• INSPIRE - State-supported service linking user to full-text articles. Indiana residents only.
• LexisNexis Academic Universe - Suite of databases covering news, business, legal research, medical information and general reference sources.
• Literature Resource Center - A premier resource for information on literary figures from all time periods writing in such genres as fiction, nonfiction, poetry, drama, journalism and more.
• Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center - This resource helps researchers find, learn and evaluate the many viewpoints surrounding today's complex social issues.
• ProQuest - Emphasis is on career & technical education, nursing & social science.
• NewsBank - Includes full-text articles from newspapers & magazines.
•  SIRS - Emphasis is on contemporary issues, government documents, and arts & humanities.
• Facts.com - Authoritative source for full-text coverage of world news, science & controversial issues.
• Britannica Online - Encyclopedia Britannica Online includes the complete encyclopedia, as well as Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary and Thesaurus, Britannica Student Encyclopedia and the Britannica Book of the Year. You can also use Encyclopedia Britannica Online to search an Internet directory that includes more than 300,000 links to Web sites selected, rated, and reviewed by Britannica editors.
• Biography Resource Center - Biographical resources from Gale publications with full-text periodical articles and web links. Indiana residents only.
• LitFinder - This includes full text material from Poem Finder, Story Finder and Essay Finder. Indiana residents only.

Common Problems Accessing Library Databases from Off-Campus

Library Materials

Books, photocopies and other library type materials may be requested using the Interlibrary Loan form. Note: May want to check local library for materials.

Ask a Librarian Reference Service

Use the Ask a Librarian  Reference Service provided by Shake Library to ask reference questions via phone, e-mail or live chat.

MyVU Support

Students (Registrar's Office)

Phone (8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.): 812- 888-4220
E-mail: records@vinu.edu
For general help, you may also click on the Help icon within MyVU.

VU Faculty & Staff (Management Information Center)

Phone (8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.): 812-888-4332
E-mail: MIC@vinu.edu
For general help, you may also click on the Help icon within MyVU.

Blackboard Technical Support

Phone (8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.): 812-888-5611
E-mail: dstanczak@vinu.edu