Pendergrass Library Services to UT Extension and AgResearch Staff
*Online resources at UT Libraries may require NetID and password for off-campus access.
UT Library Locations and Hours
UT Extension - http://utextension.tennessee.edu/
UT Agricultural Research - http://taes.tennessee.edu/
Reference Services
Assistance is available:
- In person: Ask for assistance at the Pendergrass Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine Library.
- By phone: (865) 974-7338 for telephone reference service at the Agriculture
& Veterinary Medicine Library.
- Via the Libraries' Web site: Ask questions of the UT librarians though AskUsNow, a link to live, interactive assistance. You can e-mail the Pendergrass staff at agvetlib@utk.edu. Or chat with us from the IM box on the left-hand side of our pages.
Make an appointment for in-depth research consultation. See the list below for contact information.
Access for Remote Users
Many electronic databases, books and journals to which the UT Libraries subscribe are available to authorized faculty, staff and students of the University of Tennessee Knoxville. Log-in using your NetID and password for full access.
Net ID and Password - the key to online Library Resources
UT information on NetID and Password
Your NetID is the "name" part of your University email address "name@utk.edu". If you don't know your University email address, search for yourself in the UT Online Directory.
Your email address will be displayed. To remotely access the Libraries' electronic databases, your campus must be listed as "Knoxville," regardless of your actual location. If you need help with this step, call 974-7338 or email us.
UT Libraries' Catalog
Connect to the UT Libraries' online catalog
Access to the University Libraries online catalog is free and available to everyone. The Library Catalog provides call number, location(s) and circulation status (checked in or checked out) for library materials. For UT patrons, the "My Account" feature in the online catalog will allow you to see what you have checked out, renew materials, and place holds online. Please contact the library for more information about checking your library record.
Databases and Electronic Resources
Connect to the UT Libraries' Database Menu
The UT Libraries provide access to over 200 databases. Databases provide full text articles, citations or abstracts to journal articles and other literature from many subject fields. Libraries' databases are available to remote users with NetID and password. A few are available only at workstations within the library.
Electronic Journals
Connect to the UT Libraries' E-journals list
Many journals are available electronically in full-text. Access is based on the NetID and password authentication. Additonal ejournals may be listed in the Libraries' catalog.When searching for a specific title, look in both places.
Circulation
Faculty and staff have a one-year loan privilege for books. To borrow materials in person, use your UT ID card. To renew items by telephone, you may call 865-974-4351 ext. 0 *Check to see what you have checked out, renew materials, and place holds online using the "My Account" feature in the online catalog.
Interlibrary Services
UT Libraries are committed to serving remote members of the University of Tennessee community. To request delivery of books or articles to your location, use the online Interlibrary Services forms. Eligible users may request delivery of library materials or photocopies of articles through Interlibrary Services ILLiad request system. ILLiad requires the use of a UT NetID and password.
Register as a Distance Education User
Register in ILLiad for delivery of items - first time users must register:
- Go to the Interlibrary Services web site at https://www.lib.utk.edu/ils.
- Enter your NetID and password.
- Provide your personal information.
- Choose status: Faculty (Distance Ed) or Staff (Distance Ed).
- When you choose Distance Ed, it lets Interlibrary Services know delivery is to a remote location.
- Electronic Delivery: Choose YES
- Delivery Option: DE Delivery
- *Do not use a PO box for your address, as items are delivered via FedEX and a signature is required.
Request an item from Interlibrary Services:
- Sign on to ILLiad and click the Interlibrary Loan tab.
- Choose the type of request you want to make: book, chapter of a book, article, report, etc.
- Fill in as much information as you have about the item, and note any unusual circumstances in the notes/other category.
- Interlibrary Services will deliver books and other items via FedEX and articles via the Web.
Returning items borrowed from UTK Libraries or other libraries:
Materials borrowed through Interlibrary Services, whether they are from UTK or other libraries must be returned to UT Knoxville Libraries via a traceable delivery service (UPS, FedEX, Insured US Mail). Borrowers are responsible for lost materials. Please call the ILS office with questions, (865) 974-4240.
Updated September 29, 2008.
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