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Borrowing eligibility and loan periods vary by the type of library user. To find out how long you may borrow an item, as well as types of materials you can borrow or use, select the patron type that applies to you below.
Note:
Course Reserves
,
Interlibrary Loan
items, and other specialized items have shorter loan periods and other restrictions. Materials are also subject to recall if others are waiting to use them. To check due dates for your items, log into
My Library Account
or email
library.borrowing@ohio.edu
.
Learn how to pick up requests.
Learn about overdue fines and fees.
What if I don't live near an OHIO library?
Ohio University Faculty, Staff, Emeriti, and Retired Employees
Borrowing Eligibility
Books:
Yes
Videos:
Yes
Tech Equipment:
Yes
OhioLINK
:
Yes
Interlibrary Loan
:
Yes
Online Resources:
Access on and off campus for current faculty, staff, and Emeriti; limited access in Libraries for retired employees
Lockers:
Yes
Loan Periods
Ohio University books and music scores:
Unlimited loans
Semester-length loan
Unlimited renewals
OhioLINK
books:
Up to 200 items at once
6 week loan
Up to 6 renewals
Alden Library videos:
Up to 5 items at once
1 week loan
1 renewal
Alden Library tech equipment:
1 week loan audio, visual, and studio equipment
3 hour loan accessories, In-library use only
Lockers:
Semester-length loan
Graduate Students
Borrowing Eligibility
Books:
Yes
Videos:
Yes
Tech Equipment:
Yes
OhioLINK
:
Yes
Interlibrary Loan
:
Yes
Online Resources:
Access on and off campus
Lockers:
Yes
Loan Periods
Ohio University books and music scores:
Unlimited loans
Semester-length loan
Unlimited renewals
OhioLINK
books:
Up to 200 items at once
6 week loan
Up to 6 renewals
Alden Library videos:
Up to 5 items at once
1 week loan
1 renewal
Alden Library tech equipment:
1 week loan audio, visual, and studio equipment
3 hour loan accessories, In-library use only
Lockers:
Semester-length loan
Undergraduate Students
Borrowing Eligibility
Books:
Yes
Videos:
Yes
Tech Equipment:
Yes
OhioLINK
:
Yes
Interlibrary Loan
:
Yes
Online Resources:
Access on and off campus
Lockers:
Yes
Loan Periods
Ohio University books and music scores:
Unlimited loans
Semester-length loan
Unlimited renewals
OhioLINK
books:
Up to 100 items at once
6 week loan
Up to 6 renewals
Alden Library videos:
Up to 5 items at once
1 week loan
1 renewal
Alden Library tech equipment:
1 week loan audio, visual, and studio equipment
3 hour loan accessories, In-library use only
Lockers:
Semester-length loan
Community Members
Visit our
Community Borrowing page
for full explanation of borrowing privileges.
Borrowing Eligibility
Books:
Yes
Videos:
In-Library use only
Tech Equipment:
In-Library use only
OhioLINK
:
No (
learn about other options for OhioLINK
)
Interlibrary Loan
:
No
Online Resources:
Limited access in Libraries only
Lockers:
No
Loan Periods
Ohio University books and music scores:
Up to 5 items at once
3 week loan
1 renewal
OhioLINK
books:
Not eligible
Alden Library videos:
In-library use only
Alden Library tech equipment:
3 hour loan tech accessories, In-library use only
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