Distance Learning Library Services provides library research support to distance education students and faculty at the Jefferson College of Health Sciences. Most commonly, this support comes in the form of assisting users in selecting databases appropriate for their area of research and helping users to develop effective search strategies for locating full text information to be cited in term papers or other research projects.
Our objective is to provide library support to distance education students and faculty that is as close as possible to the level of service that is provided to on-campus programs. Each distance learning course offered online by the College will include a navigation button that leads directly to the Distance Learning Library Services site in Blackboard. Complete contact information and instructions for utilizing the service are listed there.
Reference Services
A highly trained reference librarian is available for assistance through this service for a total of 30 hours per week during the fall and spring semesters. The Distance Learning Librarian is available:
- Monday - Thursday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Friday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Contact the Distance Learning Librarian:
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Brad MacDonald Distance Learning Librarian (434) 546-1540 bsmacdonald@jchs.edu |
Reference assistance is provided via e-mail, telephone, and live online chat. Distance Learning students and faculty should visit the Distance Learning Library Services area in Blackboard for a complete description of the service.
Eligibility for Services
All distance education students and faculty are entitled to receive distance learning library services. Students who are enrolled in both distance education and on-campus classes during any given semester may only receive these special library services for classes taught wholly or in part by distance education.
