Search Tips for Finding Books

• To look for books in your library, connect to your library's online catalog, which is where you can conduct an author, title, subject, or word search. Generally, it's a good idea to search your own library's catalog before searching OhioLINK.

• When you find a book that suits your needs, note its call number, location, and status. Generally, you need those three pieces of information to locate an item in your library. Information about call numbers and locations varies from institustion to institution. Check with your own library for additional information.

• If a book in your library is missing or checked out, you can connect to OhioLINK's Central Catalog and request the item if it's available by following all on-screen directions. (You can't request books that are currently available at your institution.) In general, it takes three to five working days for an item to arrive at your institution.

• If you get stuck or lost, take a few seconds to read the on-screen directions as well as an item's individual record. This will solve many problems you may encounter.

• Ask a librarian for help if you have trouble finding what you need.

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