Search for and request books and other materials from the OHIO Libraries and OhioLINK.
Borrowing
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Pick Up Your Requests
Pickup locations and instructions for all seven campus libraries.
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Check Due Dates & Renew
Login into your Library Account, or contact the Libraries.
Borrowing at a Glance
Fines & Fees for Overdue Materials
| OHIO Faculty, Staff, Emeriti, and Retirees | Graduate Students | Undergraduate Students | Community Members | |
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| OHIO Books and Music Scores |
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| Alden Videos |
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| In-library use only |
| Alden Technology for Loan |
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| 3 hour loan for small accessories (in-library use only) |
| OhioLINK Borrowing |
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| Unavailable (see alternatives) |
| Interlibrary Loan | Available | Available | Available | Unavailable (see alternatives) |
| Online Library Resources |
| Access on and off campus | Access on and off campus | Limited access in-library (see alternatives) |
| Alden Lockers | Semester-length loan | Semester-length loan | Semester-length loan | Unavailable |
Athens Campus: Alden Library
Self Pickup (OhioLINK, Ohio University, and Interlibrary Loan Materials)
- Available during all open hours.
- Items will be ready for pickup after 4pm on the day you receive your email notice.
- Turn left as you enter the second floor and walk past the café. Look for the green "Self Pickup Shelf" sign. Check out our 2nd floor map to see the location.
- Your items will be filed under your last name.
- They will already be checked out to you.
- Items will be held for 10 days.
Service Desk Pickup (In-Library Use Interlibrary Loan)
- Available during all open hours.
- Bring your Ohio University ID to Alden Library's 2nd floor service desk to pick up in-library use Interlibrary Loan materials.
Athens Campus: Music & Dance Library
Service Desk Pickup
- Available during all open hours.
- Bring your Ohio University ID to the Music & Dance Library's service desk to pick up your requests.
Chillicothe Campus: Quinn Library
Service Desk Pickup
- Available during all open hours.
- Bring your Ohio University ID to the Chillicothe Campus Quinn Library's service desk to pick up your requests.
Eastern Campus Library
Service Desk Pickup
- Available during all open hours.
- Bring your Ohio University ID to the Eastern Campus Library's service desk to pick up your requests.
- Email Brad Cecil or call 740.699.2519 with questions or to make an appointment for pickup.
Lancaster Campus: Hannah V. McCauley Library
Self Pickup
- Available during all open hours.
- Your checked-out items will be placed on a cart organized by last name.
- The cart is located inside the library entrance.
Southern Campus Library
Service Desk Pickup
- Available during all open hours.
- Bring your Ohio University ID to the Southern Campus Library's service desk to pick up your requests.
Curbside Pickup
- Available Tuesday and Thursday, Noon - 3 pm.
- To use curbside pickup, please call 740.533.4622 when you arrive.
Zanesville Campus Library
Service Desk Pickup
- Available during all open hours.
- Bring your Ohio University ID to the Zanesville Campus Library's service desk to pick up your requests.
Afterhours Pickup
- To coordinate an after-hours pickup, call 740.588.1405.
More Borrowing Options
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Interlibrary Loan
Item not available from OHIO Libraries or OhioLINK? We'll find it for you at another library.
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Course Reserves
Find textbooks and other materials that your instructor placed on reserve for your course.
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Technology for Loan
Borrow audio and video recording equipment and computer accessories.
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Anatomical Models
Skeletons and other anatomical models to check out and use in the library.
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Reserves & Booking Info for Instructors
Learn how to reserve books/materials/videos for course(s) you are teaching.