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Library Resources for Distance Ed Students

This guide serves to orient distance education students to the resources and services provided by Western Libraries.

About Us

About the Subject Teams!

Hello! We are interdisciplinary teams of librarians specializing in various fields of study, including children's literature, history, business, health sciences, media studies, and so much more. Our mission is to support your academic journey, providing resources and assistance for your research and professional development, wherever you are.

Western Libraries' Subject Teams program offers targeted support for specific disciplines and subject areas. Each team is dedicated to meeting the unique needs of distance education students, ensuring you have access to the specialized academic support and guidance you need, no matter where you're studying from.

We can help you with…

  • Research Support
  • Access and Search Databases
  • Evaluate Sources
  • Citation Management
  • Understand Copyright and Fair Use
  • Engage and learn about Western Libraries Collections

To learn more or discuss how we can support your academic journey, explore this LibGuide or contact us!

We're here to support you in your learning and beyond!

Meet the Teams

Team Social Sciences

Sylvia Tag (left), Emily Spracklin (middle), and Elizabeth Stephan (right)


Our subject specialties include: Accounting, Anthropology, Business, Canadian Studies, Communication Sciences & Disorders, Decision Sciences, Economics, Education, Finance, Health, Health & Human Development, Human Services, International Business, Linguistics, Management, Systems, Marketing, Medicine, Nursing, Outreach & Continuing Education, Political Science, Recreation, Rehabilitation Counseling, Sociology, and Tax


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Team Science

Neah Ingram-Monteiro (left) and Jenny Oleen (right)


Our subject specialties: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Energy Studies, Engineering & Design, Environmental Sciences, Environmental Studies, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Marine & Coastal Science, Physics and Astronomy, Psychology, Salish Sea Studies, and Statistics


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Team Arts & Humanities

Jeff Purdue (left), Michael Taylor (middle), Chimgay Tserendorj (right)


Our subject specialties: American Cultural Studies, Art and Art History, Communication Studies, Creative Writing, Critical Disability Studies, Dance, Design, East Asian Studies, English, Ethnic Studies, Global Humanities, History, International Studies, Journalism, Languages, Modern and Classical, Law, Liberal Studies, American Literature, World Literature, Philosophy, Religion, Theatre Arts, Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies


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