Connect to the Library from Off-Campus
Not sure where to start your research? Here are some getting started tips:
- Explore library Research Guides to find recommended resources for your research.
- Check out Research Fundamentals for assistance in doing online research.
- For research help, you can chat with a librarian, schedule a virtual consultation, or email us. Visit https://library.cod.edu/ask for all the ways you can connect with Library.
- For tips for accessing COD Library resources and databases from off-campus, visit https://codlrc.org/dbhelp
Questions about returning items? See our COD Library Returns page.
Accessing Online Materials
- E-books - The Library has about 18,000 non-fiction e-books to serve the educational needs of our students, faculty and community members. We also have a collection of popular e-books and audiobooks available for downloading to your device.
- Online video - 22 video databases with academic and educational content
- Library databases - academic research materials including newspaper and magazine articles, peer-reviewed journal articles, conference papers, and more
- Overdrive - e-books and audiobooks
- Linkedin Learning - instructional videos covering a variety of topics such as software training, business and creative skills, and study skills
Get Items from the Library
Virtual Study Rooms
The Library has virtual study rooms so COD students can study and collaborate together online whenever the Library is open.
Get Media Lab Help from Off-Campus
- Visit the Media Lab website for recommended resources and guides.
- Chat with us – you can chat with Media Lab staff if you need help planning a project or using media software from home. Visit https://library.cod.edu/ask to get started.