3 THINGS FOR ACADEMIC SURVIVAL AT UNITED
(and an extra suggestion or two)
Research and Resource Questions: library@unitedseminary.edu
If you have any questions about the research process or accessing resources do not hesitate to contact the library, we'll be happy to help you get back on track.
Technical Difficulties with DTL2: help@thedtl.libanswers.com
Some things are beyond even the librarian's ability to help, most of these issues are technical in nature and involve quirky database bugs and annoyances. Contact the DTL Help Desk for assistance.
Purchase or access a copy of Turabian -- keep chapter 17 on speed dial.
Turabian is THE citation bible for UNITED. Keep it close and refer to it often.
Other suggestions to consider:
Take your local public or academic librarian out for coffee or lunch!
Seriously though, if you live outside the Minneapolis/St. Paul area, seek out your local public or academic library and get to know them, they will be able to help you access materials from other libraries (this is called Inter-Library Loan in the library biz). In most cases they'll be able to retrieve things for distance learners faster than the Spencer Library and the US Postal service can manage.
Seek out other resources which may be available to you in your state or region
For example, Minnesota residents can use any Minnesota public library card to register with the Hennepin County Library to access resources; your area may have similar programs. Take advantage of theses resources.