Searching the web to find information for assignments will be easy—but will the results be accurate, reliable, and citable?

OhioLINK is Ohio’s academic library consortium. As a student at an OhioLINK member institution, you have access to a vast array of electronic and print resources through your campus library, from immediately available online articles, books, and streaming media, to books and other materials from your own library as well OhioLINK member libraries around the state.

Using library resources may feel confusing at first, but with a little practice, they are a convenient way to find fast, free, and creditable information for your classes. Don't forget, your campus librarians are happy to help you find what you need!

Start at your campus library

It’s always best to start your search with your own library—either online or in-person—because your library has resources beyond OhioLINK’s. Talking with your library in advance of an assignment deadline will make sure that you can properly authenticate and understand how to search for what you might need.

Your institution’s librarians are there to help students navigate all the available library materials and services and develop effective search strategies. They would be excited to assist you in using the library’s digital or print resources.

Available for students:

24/7 access to online, citable journals articles, e-books, and streaming video

Online access makes it easy to find credible, relevant information for assignments and research papers—at any time, day or night. Discover OhioLINK’s vast collection of e-resources—from electronic books and academic journals to music, and streaming video.

Browse OhioLINK’s digital resources.

Books from libraries across Ohio

Students have access to so much more than what is available at the campus library. You can request books and other kinds of printed material such as maps, printed journals, music scores, and AV materials through the library’s catalog—with no Inter-library loan fees. Choose among more than 38 million items that typically arrive at your library within 3-5 business days.

Search OhioLINK libraries’ shared collections.

Thanks to OhioLINK’s partnership with SearchOhio, Ohio residents can even borrow academic library materials through their public library. A reciprocal agreement allows Ohio college students to borrow books and videos from the public library consortium. Ask your campus library for more information.

No-cost-to-student course materials

You may be able to avoid paying for textbooks or other required readings by borrowing them through OhioLINK. OhioLINK books can be checked out for three weeks and renewed up to six times— if no other requests are placed on the book(s). Online journal articles can be located through your library’s website.

Search OhioLINK libraries’ shared collections.

Free online tutoring at participating colleges

OhioLINK eTutoring, available at participating higher education institutions, offers free online academic support to College Credit Plus and undergraduate students. Online tutoring in a variety of subjects and writing reviews are available during evenings and weekends when many campus academic support centers are typically closed. eTutoring has helped more than 30,000 students since 2010.

Learn more about what eTutoring can offer.

Additional Tips

Off-campus access

• You will be prompted to authenticate for access to most resources.
• Contact your library if you have any questions, do not know your ID information or are having problems logging in.

Use advanced search options

• Make searches more effective by using filters and search options.
• Your librarian can help you with search strategies and assist in selecting the best resources for your needs.

Renew online

• Renew materials via your library's website, unless another user has requested them.
• Policies and fine for overdue OhioLINK materials may be different. Check with your library.

Need help?

Your librarians understand the full range of resources available at your institution and can assist you in identifying options that meet your objectives.

Visit the list of OhioLINK member institutions to find your library.