Online/Distance Learning Library Orientation: Welcome

Students enrolled in online degree programs at Purdue University Northwest have access to the library's collection of both print and electronic resources, which includes millions of records available on various subscription-based databases. Use this library guide to learn more about library resources and services.

The library offers a wide range of online resources, including databases with various journals from which to choose articles and research studies.

To access your Library resources, please visit the homepage

Please consult your Library Liaison directly for research assistance.

If your Librarian is unavailable, please contact the Library's Reference desk at (219) 989-2676 or click on the CHAT WITH A LIBRARIAN link below to submit a question or see answers to frequently asked questions.

Library Hours: 

Library staff members are available to assist you during library hours. 

Welcome online students to your Library Orientation LibGuide.  This LibGuide contains information that compliments the Readings section in the Library Orientation module.  You can go to a new page by selecting the tab from above.  The Assignments and Exercises portion of the module will also link you to the corresponding LibGuide page. Read each page carefully as the module assessment contains questions based on the provided information.

The library homepage can be found at www.library.pnw.edu.

The following highlights key links from the homepage that on-line students should become familiar with as these links, pages and features will assist you with using library resources and finding relevant information.

Each LibGuide page contains an Exercise section to help you practice using library resources. While these exercises are not assessed, completing each exercise will help you with the assessment in the Library Orientation module on Blackboard.