Distance Ed degree with a library

[Carol Niemi <as277@TCNET.ORG>]

I may have missed some of the discussion on this topic, but want to
acknowledge the importance of having a library at the place of origin.
All the information resources I've wanted for my DE courses haven't been
available free on-line, even with their libraries fine databases.  And
unless the NJ site has access to an academic library elsewhere committed
to meeting their students' information needs, then I wouldn't recommend
the degree granting program.

The distance ed librarians at University of Wisc. Milwaukee perform
almost miracles in a very timely manner.  In essence, they manage a
digital ILL for materials not available digitally to their students
on-line.  They can "lend" the material for a limited time, with
copyright warnings, under a password protected file while following
copyright guidelines.  It's a terrific service; one I wouldn't want to
be without while pursuing a graduate degree.  It has made a difference
in the level of my course work.

Carol E. Niemi, parapro
St. Francis High School Library
Traverse City, MI
as277@tcnet.org

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