Health Science Center Distance Learning Students: Essential Information

Users who are eligible for distance learning services include:

• Students living outside of Gainesville who are currently enrolled in UF distance learning courses/programs.
• Students currently enrolled in courses taught at the IFAS centers outside of Gainesville.
• Faculty and staff who provide distance learning courses/programs.
• Faculty and staff at UF facilities outside Gainesville.

Note: An activated Gator 1 card is required to check out materials from the library.

A Gator 1 ID is the official identification card of the University of Florida. The program you enrolled in may facilitate your getting an ID. Contact your program's administrator or the Gator 1 offices on campus.

If you need to obtain a Gator 1 Card for yourself, contact the UF ID Card Services office to acquire a Gator 1 Card without being present on campus.

ID Card Services can be reached at:
PO Box 112115, Gainesville FL 32611-2115
or telephone 352.392.UFID (8343)
UFIDCS@ufmail.ufl.edu 
The office is open from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, M-F

Gatorlink is the official communication mode within the UF environment. It is the email account and password that you were provided when you enrolled in UF classes. Remote access to the library's electronic resources (books, journals, and databases) will require you to sign on to the proxy service with either your Gator 1 ID or your gatorlink ID and password.  If you have questions about or issues with your gatorlink accout, please contact the UF HelpDesk http://helpdesk.ufl.edu/ for assistance.

• Remote access to online resources and other services electronically.
• On-site borrowing at the University of Florida Health Science Center Libraries in Gainesville and Jacksonville and libraries of the other Florida State Universities and Colleges. (must have Gator 1 card).
• Interlibrary Loan and Document Delivery Service for Distance Learners (must have Gator 1 card).
• Information and Reference Assistance via email, chat, or telephone.
• Access to online library tutorials.

If you have a reference question or need research assistance, contact a UF reference librarian using one of these methods:

• Click on 'Ask a Reference Question' on the homepage and submit a Reference Question Form via email.
• Call 352.273.8408 (Health Science Center Library Information Desk)
• Contact your Liaison Librarian

The Health Science Center Library has designated Liaison Librarians to work with colleges and programs. These specialized librarians can help with locating materials and services provided by the library. A link to the liaison librarian for each program is located on the Program LibGuides.