Orientation
Quick Links
- Citation Styles PageFind how to cite your sources in your selected citation style.
Request print books and journal articles from the library
- Request print books from Messiah Library CollectionADP and online students may request print books from Murray Library through this form as well. Please indicate that you are a graduate or online student when doing so.
Interlibrary Loan
Cite Your Sources
Adult Degree Program Library Pages - GO HERE FOR THE MOST RELEVANT LIBRARY RESOURCES FOR YOUR PROGRAM
Summary of Library Services for ADP Students
Reference Assistance
- Email:library@messiah.edu
- Chat (reference library on duty): chat bar at bottom of most library pgaes
- Zoom video conferencing (by appointment)
Journal Articles
- Most articles are available full-text through library databases. Select a database such as CINAHL. Search. If available full-text simply download article in pdf or html format.
- Print articles: if the article is only available through a print journal, request the article through interlibrary loan form (ILLIAD). Clarify that you are an online student in the Notes field. We will scan the print article and email it to you.
- Articles not available in the library collection: request the article through interlibrary loan (ILLIAD)
Books
- E-books: Search for e-books in our ebrary collection. Most books can be downloaded to your computer or mobile device for two weeks.
- Print books: Request print books from Messiah's library collection through the Book Request form. We will mail the book to your home. You are responsible for mailing the book back; we recommend that you insure the package in case it gets lost in the mail.
- Books not in the library collection: Request books through interlibrary loan (ILLIAD). We will mail the books to you. You are responsible for mailing the book back to our library; we recommend that you insure the package.
- You might be able to use a local library. If you live in Pennsylvania, you can use libraries within a cooperative group as a Messiah student by showing your student ID card. Check with your local public, academic or medical library for their guest policies.
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Contact Librarians
Liz Kielley
Discovery and Metadata Librarian
e-mail address: ekielley@messiah.edu
Telephone: 717-691-6006 ext.3850
Liaison librarian for:
- Biblical, Religious and Philosophical Studies
- Communication
- Conducting
- Counseling (Graduate)
- Human Development & Family Science
- Music
- Psychology, Criminal Justice & Sociology
- Social Work
Sarah Myers
Public Services Librarian
e-mail address: smyers@messiah.edu
Telephone: 717-691-6006 ext.3590
Liaison librarian for:
- Cocurricular & External Programs
- Education
- Graduate Education, Graduate Higher Education
- History, Politics & International Relations
- Language, Literature & Writing
Beth Transue
Information Literacy Librarian
e-mail address: btransue@messiah.edu
Telephone: 717-691-6006 ext.3810
Liaison librarian for:
- Athletic Training
- Biological Sciences
- Chemistry & Biochemistry
- Dietetic Internship
- Health, Nutrition & Exercise Science
- Nursing (UG, ADP & Grad)
- Occupational Therapy
- Physical Therapy
- Sustainability
Rachael Jasitt
Collection Strategies Librarian
e-mail address: rjasitt@messiah.edu
Telephone: 717-691-6006 ext.7017
- Art & Design
- Business
- Engineering
- Theatre and Dance
Janet Vogel
Library Director
e-mail address: jvogel@messiah.edu
Telephone: 717-691-6006 ext. 3820
- Computing, Mathematics and Physics