How will distance learning students access library resources at FSU?
A student must first obtain an FSU card to obtain access to the local university library and its services. To access the FSU and state university system libraries on line, through the library user information service (LUIS) system, a student’s computer must be configured so that the Telnet function is enabled. The software for the Telnet function is available free from ACNS. Once an FSU card and Telnet software have been obtained, there are two major ways to access library materials: 1) in person, and 2) online. A current FSU card is required for both types of access. For in-person use, reciprocal borrowing is assured with the FSU Card at any of the State University System (SUS) libraries. For online use, a student may access the FSU and other SUS libraries online using the Library User Information Service (LUIS). Catalogs of these libraries are listed by university and may be searched individually or separately. In addition to the catalogs, LUIS contains indexes, abstracts and some fu
