The Houston Cole Library strives to meet the information needs of JSU distance learners and faculty. The Library provides an Electronic Reference Desk that includes frequently asked questions and links to the subject specialists' email addresses. The library's web-based catalog is available from the University's website. Printed materials owned by the Houston Cole Library will be loaned and sent to JSU distance education students and faculty. These patrons must reside outside Calhoun County and in an area where no formal agreement exists between JSU and the local library to support course offerings.
Librarians are available to provide instruction sessions for off-site locations.
Questions about the library's distance education services should be directed to Debra Thompson. I. Document Delivery Printed materials owned by the Houston Cole Library will be loaned and sent to JSU distance education students and faculty. These patrons must reside outside Calhoun County and in an area where no formal agreement exists between JSU and the local library to support JSU course offerings. JSU students enrolled in courses at the Gadsden State Community College branch should request document delivery through the Meadows Learning Resource Center. Requests should be limited to JSU distance education course related research.