What we do for you — How to get books and articles sent for FREE!

If you are taking an online class or a class at one of our extended campus centers, we will help connect you to materials in the library. If you are currently enrolled in an Internet or off-campus class, contact us and we will send you copies of journal articles and/or books from the University Libraries' circulating collection. (Services only pertain to assignments in online or extended campus classes.)

This service is FREE! This means you can get journal articles copied and mailed to you at NO COST! Books are also sent out at no charge (UP TO FIVE books per request), but the books must be returned to WKU Libraries within the normal check-out period or you will be charged overdue fines at the same rate as on-campus students. We will send along a self-addressed (but NOT stamped) envelope for you to use in returning books.

Turnaround Time

It will take from seven to to days normally to receive your materials. We will send your materials through the mail; we are not able to send materials via e-mail. During peak times of the semester, the turnaround period may take up to two weeks. Requests are processed in the order they are received, so please plan accordingly. Please note that this turnaround time is only for materials held in the WKU Libraries' collection.

How to submit a request

You may request items by calling the toll free number 800-922-9585. You may also make a request by Fax at 270-745-6413, or by e-mailing extcamp.library@wku.edu. Whether using e-mail, fax, speaking to a person, or leaving a request on voicemail, the following information is required:

Name and Address Location of the extended campus class (i.e., Owensboro, Internet, etc.) Information needed to request articles: author & title of the article volume/issue number page numbers date of the journal

Student ID number Home and/or work phone numbers Course title or number Instructor's name Information needed to request books: title of the book author call number

Special Service for Out of State Students

If you are taking an Internet-based class from WKU and live outside the state of Kentucky, we will be happy to fax up to 50 pages of materials to you from our library (free of charge). Make sure that when you contact us (see above) that you include your fax number and indicate your preference to receive the materials by fax. We can only fax up to 50 pages; article requests in ecess of 50 pages will be mailed (no exceptions).

OWENSBORO and GLASGOW REGIONAL CENTER STUDENTS are responsible for providing the citations for the material they need. WKU research assistance is available via phone with the Extended Campus Librarian (Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.). Computers with Internet access and research assistance provided by an Extended Campus Library Assistant are also available at the WKU campus in the Longfellow Center. Hours vary, check posting on door for hours.

GLASGOW REGIONAL CENTER STUDENTS should use the Glasgow Regional Center Library for research, but may call or fax the Extended Campus Office with specific citations for journal articles and books. A full time librarian is on duty at the Glasgow library to assist students with their research needs. A courier service is available twice a week between the Glasgow Regional Center Library and Helm-Cravens Library. Materials must be requested at least one day in advance to guarantee delivery. Either books or articles can travel back and forth by courier.

Who's Who in Extended Campus Library Services?

Extended Campus Librarian
Extended Campus Assistant
Owensboro Assistant

Extended Campus Library Services Hours

Holiday and interim hours vary.  

The ECLS Office also has an answering machine for late, early, or weekend calls. For fastest service, please leave all the information listed under How to Submit a Request.

Fax Number: E-mail address Toll Free Phone number:

(270) 745-6413 extcamp.library@wku.edu 1-800-922-9585

To use the library's databases, go to http://www.wku.edu/library/deansoffice/online.htm.