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Heads up! OhioLINK Print Lending Freeze

Starting May 23, 2025, the OhioLINK request button will disappear for 4 - 6 weeks as lending of print books from Ohio's academic libraries will be paused. Plan ahead - request books for Summer & Fall terms early this Spring! For more details, click here.

Ohio Academic Libraries
Borrow books from academic libraries across Ohio and pick up at Hiram College Library with OhioLINK!
Ohio Public Libraries
Borrow from public libraries across Ohio and pick up at Hiram College Library with SearchOhio!

What types of materials can I borrow through SearchOhio and OhioLINK? You can request print materials, audiobooks, music, movies and other formats.
How long before I receive my requested material? Most arrive within a week, but it depends on their availability. You’ll be notified by email when they arrive.
How do I return items? Drop them off at Hiram Library!
Are there different rules for borrowing? Yes. Items have different loan periods, renewal limits, daily fine rates and replacement costs than the items you borrow from Hiram College Library.

Heads up! OhioLINK Print Lending Freeze

Starting May 23, 2025, the OhioLINK request button will disappear for 4 - 6 weeks as lending of print books between Ohio's academic libraries will be paused. Plan ahead - request books for Summer & Fall terms early this Spring! For more details, click here.

Stump a Librarian and Win a Prize!

Think you can stump a librarian? Submit your toughest question here, and we'll film a librarian tackling it. If they can't find the answer, you win! Test their research skills now! Click here to play.

The first five questions have been answered! 1: What always grows but never shrinks? 2: What is my pet dino's name? 3: What time did some whales grow legs and start walking? 4: What year was the Hiram College Library first built and by who? 5: What is the correlation between a country's quality of chocolate and their national debt? Watch here. for answers. And congratulations to our winners!

Coming Out Stories

Discover stories of courage and self-discovery with our Coming Out book display! Explore diverse LGBTQ+ voices, celebrate authenticity, and read with pride! Happy reading!

The Friends of the Hiram College Library celebrated their 40th Anniversary this fall! Watch the recording. Amanda Flower, a USA Today bestselling and Agatha Award-winning author, who has written over fifty mystery novels, spoke at the event. Watch the recording.