Supporting excellence in research and advancing knowledge is a core operation of the University Libraries. We do this by offering researchers access to rich collections owned locally and across the world, by building services and infrastructures to improve your efficiency and impact as a researcher, and by supporting developing and evolving areas of scholarly communication.

Content Purchasing & Access  Learn more about the ways you can gain access to collections and research materials from across the world, as well as help us build and leverage Ohio University Libraries’ research collections.

Research Impact  Explore tools and information that will help you make the most of your research and manage your scholarly profile in support of your career goals.

Scholarly Communication  Investigate copyright, creative commons, open access, and how you can manage your rights as an author.

Additional supports for faculty research:

• Access closed floors of Alden by requesting a stacks pass
• Reserve a room, a lab, or study carrel