Are you at an externship outside of Starkville? Do you work at the CVM facilities in Brandon, Pearl or Stoneville? If so, you still have access to a wide range of library resources and services.
Search Research Databases
- To search veterinary research databases when off-campus, you just need to log into the MSU Virtual Private Network (preferred method) or enter your Net ID and Net Password when clicking on a database name.
Get Items from the Library's Online Collection
- See all of CVM Library's e-books by clicking here. Click on "MSU Current Faculty/Staff/Students Click Here" to see the book.
- The library provides access to thousands of electronic journals--click here to browse by title.
- When searching research databases, look for full text links or click on the Find It button.
Get items in the Library's Print Collection
- For articles or book chapters, use the Interlibrary Loan system to request a PDF.*
- MSU faculty and staff working away from the main campus can request books using the Place Hold button in the catalog record for the book. For Pickup Library, select "MSU-Distance Ed Student" (even if faculty or staff) from the drop-down menu. The book will be mailed to you. You will only be responsible for return mailing costs.
Get Items not in the Library's Print or Electronic Collections
- Use the Interlibrary Loan system to request the item.
- Articles and book chapters are sent electronically as a PDF and usually come within 1 or 2 business days.
- Books are sent as a hardcopy and usually come in a week or two.
- Be sure to use the appropriate request form under New Requests.
Get Research Assistance
* In the Interlibrary Loan (ILLiad) profile MSU faculty and staff working away from the main campus should select "Extension Service" or "Experiment Station" under Site.
For additional information, visit the Distance Education Information Portal
