Library Services

Welcome to the Online Temple of Knowledge!

Whether you're writing a paper, preparing a speech, or working on a project, the MSU Billings Library takes care of you! Using our vast array of electronic resources, plug into millions of books, articles, and other materials that make doing research a snap.

Questions? Just contact Associate Director Brent "Library Man" Roberts at broberts@msubillings.edu or 800-565-6782 ext 1655.

Reference Service

If you have a reference question or need additional information about Library services for MSUB Online students, email Librarianissimo Brent Roberts. Brent Roberts Library Coordinator for Distance Services

Library Services for MSU Billings Students

Library Catalog
The catalog is a shared resource which lists books and other materials owned by the MSU Billings Libraries, other MSU libraries, and college libraries in eastern Montana. Through the Interlibrary Loan service (see below), you can request books found in the Catalog.

WorldCat
This supercatalog searches 57,000 libraries at once! Find what you need and click "Order via Interlibrary Loan."

Interlibrary Loan (ILL)
You can request items and have them sent to your home address - and most articles will be sent directly to your email! Fill out an online request form, and be sure to note that you are an MSUB Online student.

Electronic Resources and Indexes
Electronic indexes are databases that provide not only citations/abstracts, but also full-text articles. When accessing these indexes from home, just enter the following for your username/password: Username: Student ID number Password: Last 4 digits of your social security number

Full-Text Finder
This resource will tell you if the journal you are looking for is online full-text, or if it can be found in the MSUB Library.