OhioLINK’s scholarly resources support teaching, research, recruiting, and accreditation.
Faculty have access to extensive print and electronic scholarly resources—rivaling those of top research universities, no matter the endowment, departmental funding, or geographic location. OhioLINK also provides free, open access publishing in thousands of journals and helps faculty learn about teaching with low- and no-cost course materials.
Essential for Ohio’s academic infrastructure
As Ohio’s academic library consortium, OhioLINK brings together the funding and expertise of its member institutions to provide a vast array of library resources that underpin teaching, grants, research, recruiting, and accreditation.
These critical library resources are available through OhioLINK statewide contracts rather than local subscriptions. However, campus libraries actively participate in resource selection to ensure local faculty and student needs are met.
By leveraging its state-funded budget and expert negotiators, OhioLINK secures more than $1 billion annual savings for member institutions and the state—reducing costs and expanding faculty access to scholarly resources.
24/7 access
Online access makes it easy to find credible, relevant information about topics for teaching and research. Discover OhioLINK’s vast collection of electronic resources—books, journals, music, and more.
Books from 100+ Ohio libraries
Request from more than 38 million books and printed materials available through OhioLINK’s shared catalog, which typically arrive at your library within 3–5 business days at no charge. You can also borrow from SearchOhio public libraries. Access the shared catalog through your library's system.
Open access publishing with no APCs
OhioLINK offers no-paywall publishing benefits with no Article Publishing Charges (APCs) in more than 5,000 journals from major publishers. Additional information for authors is available, with a downloadable FAQ. Check with your library for more information.
No-cost-to-student teaching materials
Help students save by teaching with unlimited user, library-owned e-resources and/or high quality, open, adaptable course materials (OER) that meet course learning objectives. OhioLINK also provides mini-grants to educate instructors about teaching with OER, which includes an OER-librarian syllabus review. Talk with your librarians.
Free online tutoring
OhioLINK eTutoring offers free online tutoring and writing reviews for undergraduates, including College Credit Plus, at participating institutions. eTutoring has helped more than 30,000 students since 2010. Learn more about how your institutions can participate.
Additional Tips
Off-campus access
- You will authenticate using your campus ID information.
- Contact your library for help authenticating or if you are having problems logging into online resources.
Advanced search options
- Make searches more effective by taking advantage of filters and search options.
- Your librarian can help with search strategies and assist in finding the most relevant resources.
Renew online
- Renew OhioLINK materials via your library’s website.
- Overdue fines for OhioLINK materials may differ from your campus library’s. Be sure to return on time or check with your library.
Need help? Start with your campus library
Even with expertise in an academic discipline, consulting with a subject matter librarian can help you explore the full spectrum of scholarly resources offered at your institution. Librarians can identify materials that support your teaching and research objectives.
About OhioLINK
OhioLINK is Ohio’s academic library consortium, serving 87 academic institutions and the State Library of Ohio. OhioLINK was established in 1992 to improve the return on state investment in higher education by lowering costs, increasing efficiencies, and providing the widest access to scholarly materials across Ohio. The consortium pools funding and manages the collaboration of expert teams to provide cost sharing, member guidance, and technological expertise. OhioLINK is a member of the Ohio Technology Consortium, part of the Ohio Department of Higher Education. For more information, visit ohiolink.edu.
