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Services for Distance M.Ed. and PhD Students (including Distance Master of Counselling Students)

Access Web-based Books and Articles
Obtain Print-based Books
Maintain Your Bridge Account
Library Cards for Graduate Students
Fines Payments
Access to Research Assistance
Theses and Projects
 

Access Web-based Library Books and Articles

As an M.Ed. student studying at a distance, you have access to our Library's e-books and streaming videos, in addition to our licensed databases and other online resources.

Obtain Print-based Books

Materials listed in our Library catalogue

If you require circulating materials listed in our library catalogue to be sent to you, please use the REQUEST button located at the top of the catalogue page describing the item you need.

Visit Borrowing Privileges for the further information.

Materials that are not found in our Library catalogue

If you require material not owned or licensed by the University of Lethbridge Library, Interlibrary Loan Service is recommended; however, this service is dependent on where you live.

a) Distance M.Ed./Distance Master of Counselling Students who are living within Alberta and at least 90 km outside of Lethbridge may request both types of Interlibrary Loans (e.g., books or journal articles).

  • Journal articles are sent electronically to your email address. You must return all other library loans to the University of Lethbridge Library by their due dates using the same delivery methods we used to send them to you (e.g., Canada Post, private courier, etc.).
  • The Library may restrict requests only to Canadian locations.

b) Distance M.Ed./Distance Master of Counselling students who are living outside of Alberta and Canada may request copies of journal articles or chapters of books which will sent electronically to your email address.

  • The Library is unable to offer Interlibrary Loan services involving other libraries' books because the borrowing time granted by other institutions is insufficient for sending, using and returning materials.
  • Libraries outside of Canada may request a formal letter from us requesting library service on your behalf. If you require this kind of documentation outside of Canada, please email our Document Delivery Services at lib.ddsl@uleth.ca.

Maintain Your Bridge Account

The Bridge is where you will maintain your personal information—including address.

To receive print materials, please be sure to update your address and other related information in the Bridge as needed. Materials sent from the university will only go to the latest address you provide in the Bridge and nowhere else.

The following borrowing guidelines apply, but please note that loan periods do not extend beyond the expiration of your borrowing privileges for the current semester:

  • 17 week loan period for Main Collection books, with 1 renewal (all loans beyond 3 weeks are subject to immediate recall)
  • 14 day loan for audiovisual material (nonrenewable)
  • 6 week loan for Curriculum Lab items (nonrenewable)
  • Any costs incurred in returning borrowed material to the University of Lethbridge Library are the borrower's responsibility.
  • More borrowing information

Library Cards for Graduate Students

Campus ID Card (serves as ULethbridge Library card)

Complete a ULethbridge Campus ID Card request.

  • No annual fee
  • Must be presented at the General Services Desk to borrow materials

Council of Prairie and Pacific University Libraries (COPPUL) Card

By showing a valid University of Lethbridge ID card and a valid COPPUL card issued by the University of Lethbridge Library, you will be able to borrow materials from COPPUL. Requirements, restrictions, and fees are subject to each lending (host) library's borrowing privileges.

  • Free for actively registered students, must be updated each semester.
  • Email a request for a COPPUL Card to: lib.ddsl@uleth.ca
  • Must be obtained from the University of Lethbridge Library before visiting participating libraries.
  • See the list of current members of COPPUL.

The Alberta Library (TAL) Card

A TAL Card allows you to borrow items from more than 300 participating Alberta libraries (including Universities of Alberta and Calgary, Lethbridge Public Library, and more) and return them in any participating libraries.

  • Free for actively registered students, must be updated each semester.
  • Email a request for a TAL Card application form to: lib.ddsl@uleth.ca
  • Must be obtained from the University of Lethbridge Library before visiting participating libraries.

Fines Payment

All outstanding fines must be paid in full before privileges are updated. Click here for details related to paying for Library related fees and fines.

Access to Research Assistance