Virginia Beach Higher Education Center

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VBHEC Library Services

About VBHEC Library Services

The purpose of this service is to educate the student in the use of academic libraries and to deliver materials as though you were physically on the campus. The Virginia Beach Higher Education Center librarian is located in the Information Resource Center, room 146, Monday through Friday, and other times by appointments.

  A 24-hour message service is available for telephone calls. The telephone number is (757) 368-4162 or e-mail: vblibrary@nsu.edu 

Computer-Based Bibliography Instruction

Computer-based bibliographic and information services teach students how to investigate topics using a wide range of sources. Students will be provided with an explanation of resources and specific reference tools relating to course content and student assignment. A demonstration will be given on how to choose and use appropriate subject indexes and how to locate journal articles. In addition, a demonstration of indexes and an explanation of how to formulate an effective search statement will be provided. Demonstrations will be followed by a discussion of online databases services for advanced research.

Computer-Based Bibliography Signup Form

Research Assistance (Consultative Services)

The Virginia Beach Higher Education Center offers a consultation service to students and faculty involved in research. The purpose of this service is to provide professional advice on research strategies so that students and faculty can obtain information pertinent to their research projects. The Norfolk State University librarian at the Virginia Beach Higher Education Center will assist in identifying information needs, constructing effective search techniques, locating information using online Internet sites. Resources include bibliographies, the online catalog, electronic indexes and texts, dissertation lists, and reference sources pertinent to the research project.

  Library Services Consultation Form

Research and Reference Assistance

Research and Reference Assistance Reference and research assistance is available by contacting the VBHEC librarian's office. The VBHEC librarian is happy to guide continuing and distance education users in the initial stages of library research for papers or projects using the online catalog, reference sources, electronic indexes, and abstracting sources.

Literature Search?

 A literature search is a list of references on a specific topic. This list may include journal articles or chapters of books. References are obtained by searching the Lyman Beecher Brooks library catalog; or our scholarly electronic database. Once you have completed your literature search, all requests for articles must be submitted on the appropriate interlibrary loan form.

Interlibrary Loan

 If the Lyman Beecher Brooks library does not hold the book or journal articles you require, you are eligible to request an interlibrary loan from another library. Please note that Interlibrary loan requires approximately 7 to 14 days for delivery.

  Interlibrary Loan Form

Document Delivery

Books and journal articles can be delivered to the VBHEC sites for you, but not to individual places of residence. The Document Delivery Office is located in the NSU Library on the main campus in Norfolk, Virginia. It handles requests from all students enrolled in the VBHEC courses. To have materials delivered, you must have current status as a registered NSU student. To register and obtain borrowing privileges, present a valid NSU ID or proof of current registration at the circulation desk of the library.

Searching for Information on the Internet

Did you know that if you have Internet access with Netscape or Internet Explorer software, you can link to many resources from the Lyman Beecher Brooks Library website on the World Wide Web?

Norfolk State University off-campus databases are available 24-hours a day 7 days a week via the Internet. These databases provide a combination of abstracts, citations, and full-text articles for scholarly and general interest journals in all academic disciplines

  Lyman Beecher Brooks Library website