Distance and Online Education - Library Services  

Looking for a place to start your research?  

Let the LIBRARY RESEARCH GUIDES steer you in the right direction. 

We have guides on research subjects, topics, help pages and even some specific classes.

Are you taking (or teaching) a class during the May Term? 

If so, the library would like for you to know what support we will be providing to you during this term.  For more information please take a look at the MAY TERM page. 

The UHD library offers most services in traditional and alternative ways. 

• The library has many resources available to view online:
  • Electronic books.  Use the LibSearch tool and under 'content type' include 'ebook' to see only books you can read online.
  • Journal articles, magazines, and newspapers.  Take a look in the Databases and Articles page; select which subject applies to your topic
  • Audio and Video.  There are several databases that allow you to listen to or view materials
  • Information on How to Connect to Databases

• You can request to have print materials sent to one of UHD's distance locations (UHD-Northwest, LSC-CyFair, LSC-Kingwood). 
  
  • UHD-Northwest, students can request materials using the library catalog and selecting the "University Park Library (Rm 13.210) @ UHS Northwest" location. 
  • Students at other locations, please email the Distance Eduction Librarian for assistance with this service.  
  • For more information on reqeusting items throught the library catalog visit the Borrowing and Circulation page.
• You can also return any UHD or UH-system materials to the same location.

• If you need assistance or have questions:
  • Ask-a-Librarian.  Use this form to ask questions; a response usually happens quickly.
  • Information desk - 713-221-8187
  • Circulation desk - 713-221-8186

• TexShare  Program
  • TexShare Card Program is an initiative that allows UHD students, faculty, and staff to be issued a card they can take to other participating Texas libraries to borrow books and other materials
  • Current students, faculty and staff in good standing can get a TexShare card FREE of charge from the W.I. Dykes Library.  If you are unable come to the library to pick it up, one can be sent out to you