Distance Students
Library services for distance students are:
Your LCU ID and LCUnet login are your keys to all university services.
Distance services are available to students currently enrolled in a LCU course, which is delivered 60% or more electronically and who reside outside Lubbock County. Those enrolled in online and on-campus courses are not eligible for distance services. These services are based on the LCU Library print and electronic resources. Services are developed and administered in consultation with the faculty.
Need books or journals?
Use the online catalog to find books at the LCU Library.
Email us, library@lcu.edu to request the book title, author, call # you need.
Be sure to include your name, ID # and address with your request.
Books are checked out for your regular checkout period (usually 3 weeks).
Books will be sent U.S. Postal Service library or book rate.
The library pays for shipping to the student. The student pays for return shipping.
Search the online catalog by Periodical title to locate LCU subscriptions.
Email us the article's citation (author, article title, journal title, volume, issue, date, page numbers) and we will send you the article.
To find full-text articles in the databases:
1. Use the databases on the "Find articles" page. Be sure to use the OFF CAMPUS links.
2. Select the best database for your topic: Health Reference, ATLA, Professional development, Business source, SocIndex, Literature resource, etc.
3. Enter your LCUnet login after you choose a database. Note: Off campus access to articles is only authorized through the "Find articles" page & your LCUnet login.
4. Academic Search has articles on any topic. Check "peer-reviewed" for scholarly sources.
Note: Full text articles are pdf or html format. If full-text is not included with your citation, look for the journal title in the LCU catalog. Or, email us the complete citation, ILL@lcu.edu so we can help you get full benefit from the databases.
Need help?
Research assistance is available by phone or email, libadmin@lcu.edu
Contact information for individual library personnel is on the staff page.
Not sure where to start?
The "How to Research tutorial" details the research process and includes videos on searching for books and articles.
Use a Research guides for your subject area to locate books, key databases and web pages.
Need technical assistance?
Information Services helps students with computer problems.
Contact ChapDesk@lcu.edu or 806-720-7100
Other Libraries
Check the services available at local libraries in your area.
Ask about interlibrary loan procedures or community privileges.