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UCS 20201 Course Guide

Tip: Use a keyword search instead of a whole question. Then narrow down the results with the filters on the side.

Find a Specific Journal

Browse Journals by Subject

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.

 

  • 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.

 

How to Find a Book

Search

Type in a keyword, title, or author; figuring out the right search terms is often the hardest part.

Find a Physical Book

If it’s a physical book available in the library, you’ll see an address called the call number. This number tells you where to find the book on the shelves.

Find an eBook

If it’s an eBook, you’ll see a 'View Online' link that allows you to open and read the book online or download it.

Borrow Books from Other Libraries

With OhioLINK and SearchOhio, you can borrow books from academic and public libraries across Ohio and have them delivered to Hiram for free!

Course Reserves

Your library, in collaboration with your instructors, has set aside many required class materials at the Ask Here Desk. This popular service lets you borrow textbooks and other readings—for free!

To see what materials a professor has placed on reserve, visit the Ask Here Desk or search the library catalog.

Borrow and Renew

Government Docs

Hiram College Library is a Federal Depository Library. This means that we preserve government documents for students, faculty, and the community to access (Government Collections Guide). Sometimes you might find that the Government Documents are cluttering your search results. To fix that, select "All Collections Except Gov Docs" to remove them from your search.

Subject Headings

Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH) LCSH is a controlled vocabulary developed by the U.S. Library of Congress for indexing, cataloging, and searching bibliographic records. It is widely used in libraries to help you find materials more effectively.

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