I know what you’re thinking: Online universities have libraries? Can’t I just get what I need by searching? Yes, and no. Online universities are designed to let you learn at your own speed and from the comfort of your own home, so it makes sense that that convenience would extend to library and research needs. What’s more, searching online for specific information can yield disappointing results, especially if you’re looking for something with a narrower focus like an academic journal article. With the exception of one all-purpose tool, this list highlights online school libraries at the top of their game that provide students with fantastic research and communication platforms to enhance their learning experience. Take a look:

1. University of Phoenix
The online library for the University of Phoenix offers access to more than 20 million articles, which is a stunning amount of information. It also includes current news and periodicals, textbooks, and academic journal databases for more specific topics. Students can also download and store helpful articles for later use.

2. Questia
Questia isn’t a school, it’s a subscription-based research source that’s been helping students for several years. The online library doesn’t allow the purchase of its books or articles; rather, the monthly subscription fee lets users have continued access to more than 2 million articles and 70,000 copyright-protected books.

3. Kaplan University
Kaplan University’s online library lets students access a variety of electronic articles, and you can also check out traditional books and have them shipped to you via UPS, which is a great way to supplement the online resources.

4. Walden University
In addition to articles and electronic books, Walden’s library offers students access to dissertations and a healthy number of research databases. Registered users can also make use of the document delivery system to electronically receive articles that aren’t in Walden’s collection.

5. ITT Technical Institute
One of the classic names in online education, ITT Tech’s library is a great way for students to get the info they need with the flexibility and convenience of online access. As with all online libraries, the information is accessible from anywhere by registered students.

6. Capella University
Capella University’s online collection of books totals more than 63,000 volumes, as well as journals, periodicals, and papers. The school’s librarians maintain a growing number of online guides that are invaluable tools for students searching for information, and they also have a blog with the latest news on the collection and tips about how to get the most out of the online library.

7. Ashford University
In addition to the online resources available to students, those near the Iowa campus can take advantage of partner libraries. Ashford students are also given access to an array of academic research databases like LexisNexis and those for specialty fields like theology and nursing.

8. Colorado Technical University
Headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado Technical University’s online library is a great way for students to find books and articles on hundreds of subjects. They’ve also got fantastic web resources split up by topic, including nursing, history, and security.

9. American InterContinental University
American InterContinental University’s online library gives students easy, convenient access to more than 11,000 books, 74,000 journals, 2,200 online resources, and 28 book and article collections. Doing research papers is still not much fun, but libraries like this one at least make them easier.

10. South University
South University provides a number of online student services, including tutoring and career counseling, but its online library is one of the best. Students are given access to a host of books and journal articles dedicated to helping them get the most of their major, whether it’s in the arts or business.