Information for Distance Education Students
(including Rio Grande College)

Distance Education is defined as a Web-based class, a class that is broadcast from the Alpine campus to another location, or is taught at a location other than the Alpine campus. The following information is designed to assist students who are enrolled in Sul Ross State University courses but seldom (if ever) come to the Alpine campus.

Although the Eagle Pass and Del Rio campuses have learning resource centers and all RGC students may use the services and resources of the Southwest Texas Junior College Library in Uvalde, Sul Ross students enrolled in classes at Rio Grande college are encouraged to use the resources that the Bryan Wildenthal Memorial Library offers to all students of Sul Ross State University.

Username, Password, Student ID (aka your "A" number), and Library PIN Number

To fully utilize Sul Ross library services, you will need your username, password, student ID, andlibrary PIN number. Your username and password are used to remotely access the library's research databases and your student ID and library PIN number are used to access your library account. If you do not know this information, contact the Help Desk at 1-888-691-5071 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Books and Other Media

WebCat, the Wildenthal Memorial Library's electronic card catalog, is available from the library's home page to anyone who can access the Internet. No password is necessary to search for books, videos, DVDs, CDs, etc. owned by the library.

My Library Account

You can renew materials online or see your currently checked out materials and unpaid bills by choosing "My Account" in WebCat and entering your Student ID and library PIN Number.

Obtaining materials owned by the Sul Ross Library

Distance education students who wish to check out books from the Sul Ross library should see the page on Document Delivery for more details.

Electronic Books

The Sul Ross library has access to a large collection of electronic books through a company called netLibrary. In order to access netLibrary books off-campus, you will need to create an account through the netLibrary interface. If you need assistance accessing netLibrary books or creating an account, call the Information Desk at (432) 837-8272.

Magazines, Journals, and Newspaper Articles

The research databases are available off-campus only to currently enrolled Sul Ross students, faculty, and staff. In order to access the databases, enter your username and password when prompted.

Obtaining materials NOT owned by the Sul Ross Library

Distance education students who require books or articles not owned or electronically accessible from the Sul Ross library may request materials via Interlibrary Loan. Please see the Interlibrary Loan page for more details.

TexShare Cards

Distance education students who are interested in borrowing books from other libraries in Texas can request a TexShare card. This card must be renewed each semester and allows currently enrolled students, faculty, and staff to use participating Texas libraries. Please see the page on TexShare for more details.

Asking Questions

Reference services are available to distance education students. Please feel free to call the Information Desk at (432) 837-8272 or use the Ask a Librarian reference question form.