Library Resources for Off-Campus & Distant Education Students

Borrowing options

• Books & videos -- AST students who live more than two hours from AST may borrow and return books via the mail
• Articles and essays -- The library will fax, mail, or email journal articles to those who live more than two hours from AST
• Instructions for Novanet Express and Interlibrary Loan for AST Distance Students
• ASIN borrowing cards are available for all AST Distant Education students
• For more information, contact the Circulation desk (902) 423-7986

How to access AST's online resources from off campus

• Off campus access instructions
• Using the EBSCO databases
• Using the Gale Virtual Reference Library

Chat reference

• See the Ask a Librarian page

Phone reference

• The Circulation Desk can be reached at (902) 423-7986

Minimal technology requirements

• The latest versions of Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Safari are the minimal internet browser required to use our online resources
• High speed access is required for most of our research databases and online journals

Other contacts

• To have materials mailed or faxed contact Brad Murray (902) 423-0111
• For instruction on how to use the library resources or for research help, contact Hilary Skov-Nielsen (902) 420-1669
• For access to electronic resources and Special Collections (rare books, archives), contact Robert Martel (902) 496-7948

Blackboard

• AST uses Blackboard. Students having problems accessing Blackboard can contact the ITSS Help Desk at Saint Mary's University at (902) 496-8111 or email helpdesk@smu.ca
• Please note in your communication with the SMU Helpdesk that you are an AST student. If you require additional assistance, you may contact the Registrar’s Office at AST by email only please at registrar@astheology.ns.ca
• If you send an email message, please include “Blackboard Login Difficulties” in the subject line of the email message