Distance Learners

The University Libraries support learners enrolled in distance education and online programs offered at Washburn University. To qualify for distance learner services, a distance learner is defined as a WU student who resides outside of Shawnee County AND does not attend classes on the WU main campus.

Services Available | Searching for Information | Accessing Library Resources | Further Assistance

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Services Available

• Retrieval of books, journal articles and other materials from Mabee Library stacks including check-out and delivery to students' homes via first-class mail. Distance students are responsible for returning books, including postage.
  
  Distance Learners Materials Request Form
• Retrieval from other libraries via interlibrary loan of books not held at Mabee Library for delivery to students' homes via first-class mail. Distance students are responsible for returning books, including postage.
  Interlibrary Loan Request
• Retrieval via interlibrary loan of journal articles not held at Mabee Library including delivery of the articles to students' homes via mail, e-mail, or fax.
  Interlibrary Loan Request
• Reference services available at:
  Ask a Question!
  Email the Reference Desk

• To search for books and other materials use the Library Catalog (ATLAS).
  The Library Catalog can be used to find out what materials are owned by the University Libraries and other members of the ATLAS Consortium. It can be used to locate the call number and bibliographic information (author, title, publisher, etc.).
• To renew or review the books you currently have checked out, go to Your Library Record.
  
• To search for journal, magazine, or newspaper articles, as well as other library resources, use Find Articles.
  
• Once you have a citation to an article, you can check the Fulltext Electronic Journal Holdings to see which electronic database has the fulltext available. Be sure to check the Library Catalog (ATLAS) to see if the library has a print version.
  

• On the Web:
  Mabee Library
• By Email:
  Reference Desk
  Interlibrary Loan/Document Delivery
• By Telephone:
  Mabee Library Reference: (785) 670-1483 or toll free (800) 736-9060
  Mabee Library Interlibrary Loan Department: (785) 670-1489
  Mabee Library Circulation and Reserves: (785) 670-1488
• By FAX:
  Mabee Library FAX number: (785) 670-3223
  (Please include the appropriate heading in your FAX: Reference, Circulation and Reserves, Interlibrary Loan)
• By Mail:
  Mabee Library
  1700 SW College Ave.
  Topeka, KS 66621