Services for Off-Campus Students
For assistance with library catalog/database access problems, call (217) 581-6072.Welcome! Booth Library offers a number of services to students enrolled in courses
that meet off campus, including online courses, distance education classes, cohorts,
student teachers, study abroad and graduate students completing a thesis. Our librarians are ready to help you.
- Ask A Librarian E-mail and Chat reference service
- By phone during open hours: 217-581-6072.
- FAQ
Access to Databases:
Eastern Illinois University faculty, staff, and students may access databases provided by Booth Library from off-campus. An EIU netID and password are required.
Many fulltext articles and eBooks are available. View these short tutorials to learn step-by-step instructions on using different research tools. If you research
with Google Scholar, set up your library links to ensure access to EIU journal subscriptions.
Delivery Options:
Booth Library will mail requested books to off-campus students. Books and other materials
should arrive in seven to ten days, but could take longer due to distance or mail
schedules. Articles are generally delivered by email. Please note that delivery services are only available to students who are not enrolled
in any on-campus course and live outside of Coles County.
The student must cover the costs incurred in mailing or returning books to Booth Library.
In cases when the book is mailed back to the library and is overdue, the postmark
date will be used to determine the overdue status.
To avoid fees you may renew most items through Your Account or by calling circulation services at 217-581-6071.
My Account
Login requires your EIU NetID and password
Services Available from I-Share Libraries Near You:
A valid student I. D. also allows you to borrow materials from many other Illinois
college libraries by using your I-Share account, or you may walk into any of the I-Share libraries and check out books with your
Panther Card. If you have a Continuing Ed ID Card you may be asked for a picture id
as well. I-Share Libraries are members of the Consortium of College & Research Libraries
in Illinois (CARLI).
If you live off campus, you may choose to have Interlibrary Loan materials delivered to an I-Share Library near you for pick-up and return. Look for the [Choose pick-up location] box as you complete an I-Share Interlibrary Loan Request.
If you live off campus, you may choose to have Interlibrary Loan materials delivered to an I-Share Library near you for pick-up and return. Look for the [Choose pick-up location] box as you complete an I-Share Interlibrary Loan Request.
Graduate Students
Access to library resources is available to graduate students that have completed
course work, but are completing other degree requirements. Students working on a thesis
should speak with their advisor to enroll in Non-Credit Thesis 5951. Students studying for written exams should speak with their advisor to register
for the appropriate non-credit course.
Study Abroad
Students and faculty participating in Study Abroad classes have access to all Booth
databases. If you are having difficulty connecting, please call Library Technology
Services at 217-581-6091 for help. Article delivery is also available. Please use
the Article Delivery Request Form.
Helpful Library links:
Getting Help:
Questions? Assistance is available:
- Ask A Librarian for E-mail and Chat reference service
- By phone: 217-581-6072.
- View short library tutorials for the online student and learn how to do things in the library
- Visit our FAQ