Library Services
Off Campus Library Services provides both mediated and direct access to resources and services designed specifically for the adult student. The Jackson Library in Marion has 545,800+ titles, including 359,200+ e-books; 65,400+ audiovisual titles, 58,860+ streaming media titles; 1,010+ print/e-print journal subscriptions and access to 825,360+ online journals via searchable databases. Small library collections are available at the Louisville campus, Ohio campuses at Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, and Dayton, as well as the Indiana campuses at Greenwood, Indianapolis (two locations), and Merrillville, and include some reference books and full access to the library catalog and subscription-based periodical indexes. Remote access to the catalog and computerized general and subject specific indexes are available via the library’s web page http://www2.indwes.edu/ocls for any students with Internet access and a student log in credentials. Students can get personalized assistance from OCLS librarians at Cincinnati, Cleveland, Indianapolis, Louisville, Marion, and Merrillville campuses. Librarians assist with general paper editing especially as it pertains to use of the mandated American Psychological Association writing style. OCLS can also help troubleshoot basic word processing and PowerPoint challenges.
The distance student can contact OCLS via e-mail, web page form, 800 telephone or chat service. Online access to the Library Resource Guide is available from the OCLS Web page; OCLS Tools. All provided services are further described in this document. One on one or group instruction about the services and databases of OCLS or APA is available by special appointment.
The library is part of a consortium, Academic Libraries of Indiana, which includes access to most library collections of Indiana higher education institutions. If attending classes in Kentucky or Ohio, the regional OCLS librarian can inform students about opportunities in their area.
