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SearchOhio and OhioLINK Lending Pause Information

SearchOhio (public libraries) and OhioLINK (academic libraries) work together to enable lending and delivery of items among their libraries.

We are currently moving to a new system

Online requesting for SearchOhio libraries will be available in late 2025/early 2026.

Online requesting among OhioLINK and SearchOhio libraries will be available in early 2026


During this pause, your local SearchOhio library can help you with

Alternative ways to request and have items delivered

Returning borrowed items 

Questions about renewals, overdue items, fines and fees

Hint: When contacting your local library, ask to speak with the circulation desk or circulation manager.