University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Library is committed to supporting all students, whether you’re an on-campus student enrolled in an online class or taking a fully online program from a distance.
- Online Student Learners Guide: This library guide provides information and resources for students enrolled in online programs and courses at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
- Reference and Research Help
- Ask a Librarian Chat Service: The Ask-a-Librarian chat service provides help in real-time. Updated hours are available online.
- Find your Subject Librarian: These librarians and library services can help with assignments and research in specific subject areas.
- Library Guides: Library Guides are curated resources designed by the library to support a variety of subjects as well as specific courses.
- Research Video Tutorials: The Library has developed a series of short video tutorials to help you navigate the research process.
- Accessing Library Resources
- As a student in an online program you have access to the full range of library resources and services including borrowing books. An active physical or virtual i-Card is required to borrow materials from the University Library and statewide I-Share member libraries. If you need to borrow physical materials, please contact the Library’s Central Access Services to activate your account. To access the library’s electronic resources from off campus, all you need is your NetID and password.
- General Library Troubleshooting Information
Are you an instructor in an online course or program? You can find out more about Library instructions and resources in our Library Support for Online Instruction guide. For assistance in using the library, please use our Ask a Librarian Service.