Distance Learners
Smiley Library Handbook for Distance Learners
Accessing Library Resources Tutorial- a tutorial for accessing print and electronic resources located an CMU.
Accessing Print Library Resources - All materials located in Smiley Library are available for request through the MOBIUS Pickup Anywhere service. This allows students to request books through MOBIUS with their CMU ID number and have them delivered to the closest drop off location to their residence. For further assistance, or to locate the nearest MOBIUS drop off point, please contact library@centralmethodist.edu. Students can also use interlibrary loan to have materials NOT available in the MOBIUS catalog shipped to them directly. Request materials through the Interlibrary Loan Request form.
Accessing Electronic Library Resources - Distance students and faculty have access to all of the electronic resources available through the library. Catalogs and Databases are accessible to all students using their myCMU login. ZOOM assistance available upon request, or use the chat box below!
Library Instruction - Faculty can request a library instruction session for any course. Topics generally include a basic introduction to the library's services and resources, including the online catalog and relevant electronic databases. The sessions meet the specific needs of the students and faculty, depending upon the course's research topics and class format. Online classroom instruction can include, but is not limited to, chat sessions, discussion group correspondence, individual email consultations, pathfinders, online tutorials and how-to guides. ZOOM Instruction is available by request. Contact the library@centralmethodist.edu!
