Judy Block
 Distance Learning Librarian
 Bruce T. Halle Library, Rm. 103H
 Eastern Michigan University
Phone no.(734) 487-0020, ext 2198
Fax no.(734) 487-8861
 jblock@emich.edu

 
Biographical Information:
Distance Learning Librarian and Information Services Librarian. Responsibilities include providing off-site instructional tools and assistance to the Distance Learning community; also working with faculty and students to expand the use of information resources.

 
My Favorite Web Links:

Ask Jeeves
www.askjeeves.com is a useful search engine for finding information on the web.
Michigan Electronic Library
mel.org is useful to find resources on various topics.
The Internet Public Library
www.ipl.org helps you locate quality resources on various topics.
 lists the library's policy for Distance Learners. 

EASTERN MICHIGAN’S DISTANCE LEARNING POLICY FOR LIBRARY SERVICES
 

Survey For On-line students click here

Library Resources for Distance Education
http://www.emunix.emich.edu/~jblock/resources.html

Frequently Asked Questions:
(under development - check back later for more)

Q:  What are Juried Journals?

Q:  What are Primary Sources?

Q:  What is JSTOR?

Q: How do I access the databases from home?

Q: Are examples of MLA Style online?

Q: What is FIRSTSEARCH?

Q: How do I find out if another library owns a journal or book that EMU does not?

Q:Are ERIC Documents available online?

Q: What is an annotated bibliography?

Q: Does EMU have access to eBooks?

Q: What is the difference between printing with PDF or HTML?

Q: How do I get a Web Caucus account? 

Q: What is a scholarly journal?

Q: What is Practitioner Journal? 

Q: How do I get a library card?