Off-Campus Library Services
Requesting Library Materials
The University Libraries will mail books, articles, media items, and test materials to regional center patrons' home addresses. For information about loan periods and fees, and to place a request, see the Interlibrary Services page.
Note: Distance education/Regional Center patrons are especially encouraged to use LINK+, as the APU Libraries can mail LINK+ books free of charge (return postage included!) to a home address.
Using Other Libraries
The APU Libraries have made several arrangements that allow students and faculty to visit and borrow materials from other libraries throughout California. These arrangements can help you do your research without traveling to the Azusa campus libraries. For more information, lists of participating libraries, and applications for borrowing privileges, see the Partner Libraries page.
Research Assistance
For general assistance, contact Debra Quast, Director of Regional Center Libraries, at (626) 625-9090 or dquast@apu.edu. Distance learners are also welcome to use the Libraries' phone, email, and chat reference services, to contact a subject specialist librarian directly, and to access the subject guides, tutorials, and handouts available on the Research Help page.
Remote Access
To access library databases from home, you will need an active APU NetID and password. Contact IMT at support@apu.edu or (866) APU-DESK if you do not have this information. Once you have established your NetID and password, use the "Library Resources and Services" link within the Cougars' Den portal to access all library databases with one quick log-in.
Use of Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher for Windows 95/98/2000/Me/XP, Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher for Macintosh OS 9.x and OS X, Netscape Navigator 7.0 or higher, or Mozilla for Linux/Unix is recommended for remote access of library databases. You may also need to disable your browser's pop-up blocker.
Tutorials and Other Guides
Note: Adobe Acrobat Reader and the Flash plug-in may be required to access these handouts and tutorials.
Library Services for Regional Center Students 
How to Obtain Books and Articles: A Guide for Regional Center Students
Finding and Requesting Books: A Guide for Off-Campus Students
(approximate run time: 3 minutes, 54 seconds)
Finding Journal and Magazine Articles: A Guide for Off-Campus Students
(approximate run time: 5 minutes, 26 seconds)
A variety of subject-specific research guides, tutorials, citation guides, and helpful information are available on the Research Help page.
Regional Center Library Facilities
| High Desert Regional Center (877) 247-3462 |
No library room 1 PC workstation Printer, scanner, and copier for student use |
| Inland Empire Regional Center (800) 964-8807 Mon-Thurs: 10 AM - 8:00 PM, Fri: 9 AM - 1 PM |
Library in suite 100 4 workstations (3 PC, 1 Mac) Printer and scanner for student use |
| Los Angeles Regional Center (213) 252-0962 Mon-Thurs: 8:30 AM - 8 PM, Fri: 8:30 AM - 3 PM |
Library in room 1 5 PC workstations Printer and copier for student use |
| Murrieta Regional Center (877) 210-8841 Mon-Thurs: 10 AM - 8 PM, Fri: 9 AM - 1 PM |
Library in room 123 (at back of building) 9 workstations (8 PC, 1 Mac) Scanner, printer, and copier for student use |
| Orange County Regional Center (800) 272-0111 Mon-Thurs: 10 AM - 9 PM, Fri: Call office for hours |
Library in main office 4 PC workstations Printer, scanner, and copier for student use |
| San Diego Regional Center (877) 210-8839 Mon-Thurs: 9 AM - 8 PM, Fri: 9 AM - 1 PM |
Library in room 217 4 PC workstations Printer and copier for student use |
| Ventura Regional Center (805) 988-1267 Mon-Thurs: 9 AM - 8 PM; Fri: 9 AM - 1 PM |
Library next to room 9 4 PC workstations Printer available for student use (bring your own paper) Scanner available in room 2 before 4:45 PM |
