Library Services for Online Learners

The Normandale Library gives you access to thousands of full text electronic journals through dozens of reference databases online.  Library support through email and phone is also available.

Off-Campus Access to Article Databases

To access Library resources from off-campus, you will need to login to show that you are a Normandale student. To login you will need a Library Barcode. If you already have a NCC Student ID Card, the library barcode number (202050…) is on the back of the card. If you do not have a student ID Card with a barcode number, send an email to Ask A Librarian, and request one. The barcode number must be activated by the library in order to access databases from off campus. To activate the barcode, call the Library Circulation staff at 952-487-8290. You will also be prompted to enter a password which is your last name. For more information on accessing the Article Databases from off-campus, click here.

When you click on an Article Database, such as Academic Search Premier, you will immediately be brought to a login screen. Enter your barcode and password. You only need to login in once during your session as long as you don’t close all windows of your browser.

 

Find Information

Tutorials on:
Finding a Book in the Online Catalog
Managing your Library Account

Tutorials on:
Finding an Article in Academic Search Premier
Finding an Article in Expanded Academic ASAP
Finding an Article in CINAHL
Finding an Article in ProQuest Newspapers

Get Help
  • Subject Guides

Research QuickStart
Use Research QuickStart to begin your research for papers, speeches, assignments, etc. Select a subject and view a list of resources (article databases, books, websites, etc.) selected for that subject.
  • Course Guides

Course QuickStart 
Course QuickStart provides research resources for a specific class and is created in collaboration with professors. Simply select your class from the drop-down menu to view a list of related article databases, websites and relevant reference materials.
  • Citation Style Guides
    How to cite your resources using the MLA or APA formats.
    As you write your paper, you'll need to cite passages and ideas from the sources you've found. Check with your professor which style is preferred for your class or subject matter.
  • Research Tools
    Information on Plagiarism, Evaluating Websites, and other topics.

Get Library Materials
  • Interlibrary Loan
    If Normandale Library does not own the article, you may order it free of charge through Interlibrary Loan.  Most of the articles will be available electronically, with access instructions sent via email.  Articles are usually available within five working days.
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