Borrowing Materials from University Libraries

Policies and Procedures

• Borrow Materials
  • Who Can Borrow Materials
    • UC Patrons | Retirees | Non-UC Patrons | Community Borrowers Brochure (PDF)
  • Loan Periods
  • Overdues and Fines
  • Placing Hold and Recalls on Checked Out Materials
  • Renew Materials
  • Returning Materials

• Your Library Record
  • Viewing Your Library Record - This online feature allows users to manage their library account.
  • Acquiring a library PIN (Personal Identification Number) - PINs are used to place holds and view your library record online
  • E-Mail Notification - University Libraries sends hold pickup and hold cancellation notices via e-mail.

Additional Circulation Services

• Course Reserves
  • Find Reserve Material

• STRC (Student Technology Resource Center) and Multimedia Services - The STRC and Multimedia Services provide circulation services and on-site use of multimedia equipment, videos and software

• Inter-Library Loan and Document Delivery - Students, staff and faculty can use this service to request and borrow materials not available at University Libraries or via OhioLINK.

Contacts for Questions about Borrowing Materials

• Ask A Circulation Question using the online form.
• Circulation service desks are near the entrances to all University Libraries .
• In person circulation services are available during hours libraries are open .

• In Langsam Library, the largest of the University Libraries, the circulation desk is located at the fourth floor entrance.
  For more information, contact:

  Arlene Johnson, Head, Circulation Services, Langsam Library Arlene.Johnson@uc.edu , 513-556-1417

  John Stork, Asst. Head, Circulation Services, Langsam Library John.Stork@uc.edu , 513-556-1984