Distance Learning Library Support

Need an article or book we don't own? This speedy delivery service provides a handy way for ISU students, faculty, and staff to borrow materials we don't own, and to have these materials delivered to you. You can even request materials we DO own but you need to have delivered to you. Use the ILLiad online form to request articles, books & other items be delivered to you. Use your ISUNetID to login to the online request form!

Quick Search is a great place to start your article search, but it doesn't cover all topics or all articles out there. To do more in-depth research, you'll probably also want to use a subject-focused research index to find a much more comprehensive set of articles on your topic. Find an index in your subject area by using the drop-down menu on the Article Indexes and Databases page. If you know the name of the specific database you need, just type it in the search box near the subject drop-down menu.

Every index may have its own interface, search features, and other options. Most indexes have their own Help pages for you to learn more. You can also use Ask Us to chat with ISU library staff if you have questions on how to use any of our resources.