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Distance Education Student Services

If you are taking a UH Clear Lake course through distance education at

• UH System at Sugar Land
• UHCL at Pearland Community College
• UH System at Cinco Ranch
• Via web electronic delivery
• UHCL Healthcare Administration Program at Texas Medical Center
• Cape Center

you may access or request most Neumann Library resources and materials through this website.

Library staff also are available to assist you in your course-related research via

• the web:  Ask a Reference Question
• email: library@uhcl.edu
• telephone: 281-283-3910 

Important Telephone Numbers

Reference Desk                (281)283-3910
Circulation Desk                (281)283-3900
Interlibrary Loan                 (281)283-3906
Library Hours Recording   (281)283-3911    
Access to the Library Catalog
Neumann Library materials are included in the combined UH Library Catalog.

• Web version: http://library.uh.edu

Access to Online Databases
Off-campus access to more than 180 databases, including many full-text and full-image resources, is available.

• Select Databases A-Z from the main navigation menu on the library's homepage, or select Databases by Subject, followed by an appropriate academic subject link. 
• For online help about how to use databases, see the library's
  • how-to guides
  •  research tutorials
  •  frequently asked questions
  •  Help and Research Tips
• In a few rare instances, licensing restrictions limit some databases to UHCL campus use only.

Request Forms and Comments Form:
You may make requests or comments by using the following forms

• Article Request Form
• Book Request Form
• Book Purchase Request
• Comment Form

Borrowing Privileges
Students enrolled in offsite classes have the same privileges as other UHCL students.

• Books may be checked out for 3 weeks.
• Holds may be placed for needed materials currently checked out by
  • sending a detailed comment or email
  • please include
    • name
    • ID number
    • phone number and/or email address
    • author, title, and call number of the desired material
• When borrowing in person, present a valid ID at the Circulation Desk.

Materials also may be requested from UHCL by completing the distance education request forms on the library's web site or in person at the UH System at Sugar Land/Centraplex Library. You may request items not owned by UHCL as well as items owned. The Neumann Library will borrow any items not owned via Interlibrary Loan.    
TexShare Services

• You can get a TexShare card to borrow at any cooperating TexShare library.
• Application forms for a TexShare card are available online.
• Your card will be mailed to you upon receipt of your application.

Faculty, please see Services for Distance Education Faculty.    

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