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Hiram Library Research Guide: Borrow Books

Borrow Books

Use OneSearch to find books and ebooks at Hiram and across Ohio with OhioLINK. 

OneSearch

The one place to search the Hiram College Library.

Save on Textbooks with Course Reserves!

Many required textbooks and readings are available to borrow for free at the Ask Here Desk.

  1. Check your syllabus on Moodle or search OneSearch by course, instructor, or title to see what’s on reserve.
  2. Go to the Ask Here Desk, give the staff your professor’s name and the title of the material.
  3. Use your student ID to borrow it for 2 hours (renewable once).

Borrowing Policies

How long can I borrow items?
Loan periods vary by item and where it comes from (Hiram, OhioLINK, or SearchOhio). Check your email after checkout for a summary. Have questions? Just ask!

Automatic Renewals
Most items renew automatically — but not everything. Log into your account to check due dates.

  • ILL Items: Request renewals by emailing circulation@hiram.edu.

  • SearchOhio Items: Renew online in your account.

Overdue Fines and Lost Book Charges

  • You’ll get reminders before items are due and if they’re overdue.
  • Fines depend on what you’ve borrowed—use the tabs to see more details. If a book isn’t returned after the second overdue notice, you’ll be billed for replacement.
  • Lost or stolen items? Contact Terri Foy right away at (330) 569-5489 or foytm@hiram.edu.
  • If you return a lost or late item in good condition, you may only owe a small late fee instead of the full replacement cost.

Undergraduate Student Checkout



Hiram College Library Materials

  • Books: 6-week loan, up to 6 renewals
  • Media (DVDs/CDs): 3-week loan, no renewals
  • Course Reserves: 2 hrs, 1 renewal, $0.50/hr late fine, billed $62.50 after 24hrs
  • Other Reserves: loan period varies (1, 3, or 7 days), no renewals, $0.50/hr late fine, billed $62.50 after 2 days overdue

Late fines for most items are $0.10/day. After 30 days overdue, you’ll be billed $62.50. If you return the item—even if it's late—you’ll only owe $2.50.


OhioLINK Borrowing

You can borrow items from other college libraries in Ohio through OhioLINK.

  • Books/AV: 6-week loan, up to 6 renewals
  • Courtesy card users: 6-week loan, up to 3 renewals, max of 5 items

Some libraries may limit renewals.

You’ll get an email when your item arrives—please pick it up within 10 days.

Late fines are $0.10/day. After 30 days overdue, you’ll be billed $62.50. If you bring the item back—even if it’s late—you’ll only owe $2.50.


SearchOhio Borrowing

You can borrow books and media from public libraries across Ohio through SearchOhio.

  • Books: 3-week loan, up to 3 renewals
  • Media: 1-week loan, up to 3 renewals

Renewals aren’t guaranteed—some libraries may deny them. SearchOhio items do not auto-renew. You can track your requests in your online account.

Late fines are $0.10/day. After 30 days overdue, you’ll be billed $25. If you bring the item back—even if it’s late—your fines may be reduced.


InterLibrary Loan Materials (ILL)

If a book isn’t available through Hiram or OhioLINK, you can request it through Interlibrary Loan.

  • Loan periods and renewal policies are set by the lending library. Most items have a 30-day loan and do not allow renewals.
  • Due dates are printed on the strap around the item.

Late fines are $1.00/day. After 1 day overdue, the item is considered lost. Lost item charges vary and are based on the replacement cost and fees set by the lending library.


If you have questions, please contact Terri Foy at x5359 or at foytm@hiram.edu.  

Faculty, Staff, and Adjunct Checkout


Hiram College Library Materials

  • Books: 178-day loan, 1 renewal of 178 days, billed $62.50 after 30 days overdue
  • Media (DVDs/CDs): 3-week loan, no renewals
  • Course Reserves: 2 hrs, 1 renewal, $0.50/hr late fine, billed $62.50 after 24hrs
  • Other Reserves: loan period varies (1, 3, or 7 days), no renewals, $0.50/hr late fine, billed $62.50 after 2 days overdue

If you return the item—even if it's late—you’ll only owe $2.50.


OhioLINK Borrowing

You can borrow items from other college libraries in Ohio through OhioLINK.

  • Books/AV: 6-week loan, up to 6 renewals
  • Courtesy card users: 6-week loan, up to 3 renewals, max of 5 items

Some libraries may limit renewals.

You’ll get an email when your item arrives—please pick it up within 10 days.

Late fines are $0.10/day. After 30 days overdue, you’ll be billed $62.50. If you bring the item back—even if it’s late—you’ll only owe $2.50.


SearchOhio Borrowing

You can borrow books and media from public libraries across Ohio through SearchOhio.

  • Books: 3-week loan, up to 3 renewals
  • Media: 1-week loan, up to 3 renewals

Renewals aren’t guaranteed—some libraries may deny them. SearchOhio items do not auto-renew. You can track your requests in your online account.

Late fines are $0.10/day. After 30 days overdue, you’ll be billed $25. If you bring the item back—even if it’s late—your fines may be reduced.


InterLibrary Loan Materials (ILL)

If a book isn’t available through Hiram or OhioLINK, you can request it through Interlibrary Loan.

  • Loan periods and renewal policies are set by the lending library. Most items have a 30-day loan and do not allow renewals.
  • Due dates are printed on the strap around the item.

Late fines are $1.00/day. After 1 day overdue, the item is considered lost. Lost item charges vary and are based on the replacement cost and fees set by the lending library.


If you have questions, please contact Terri Foy at x5359 or at foytm@hiram.edu.  

Alumni Checkout

The Hiram College Library allows students access to physical library materials for one year following graduation. After that time, please join the Friends of the Library to check out materials!


Hiram College Library Materials

  • Books: 3-week loan, 6 renewals, billed $62.50 after 30 days overdue
  • Media (DVDs/CDs): 3-week loan, no renewals
  • Course Reserves: 2 hrs, 1 renewal, $0.50/hr late fine, billed $62.50 after 24hrs
  • Other Reserves: loan period varies (1, 3, or 7 days), no renewals, $0.50/hr late fine, billed $62.50 after 2 days overdue

If you return the item—even if it's late—you’ll only owe $2.50.


Alumni are not eligible to check out OhioLINK, SearchOhio, or Interlibrary Loan Materials and must check out and return Hiram College Library materials in person. 

If you have questions, please contact Terri Foy at x5359 or by email at foytm@hiram.edu.  

Graduate Student Checkout


Hiram College Library Materials

  • Books: 6-week loan, 3 renewals, billed $62.50 after 30 days overdue
  • Media (DVDs/CDs): 3-week loan, no renewals
  • Course Reserves: 2 hrs, 1 renewal, $0.50/hr late fine, billed $62.50 after 24hrs
  • Other Reserves: loan period varies (1, 3, or 7 days), no renewals, $0.50/hr late fine, billed $62.50 after 2 days overdue

If you return the item—even if it's late—you’ll only owe $2.50.


OhioLINK Borrowing

You can borrow items from other college libraries in Ohio through OhioLINK.

  • Books/AV: 6-week loan, up to 6 renewals
  • Courtesy card users: 6-week loan, up to 3 renewals, max of 5 items

Some libraries may limit renewals.

You’ll get an email when your item arrives—please pick it up within 10 days.

Late fines are $0.10/day. After 30 days overdue, you’ll be billed $62.50. If you bring the item back—even if it’s late—you’ll only owe $2.50.


SearchOhio Borrowing

You can borrow books and media from public libraries across Ohio through SearchOhio.

  • Books: 3-week loan, up to 3 renewals
  • Media: 1-week loan, up to 3 renewals

Renewals aren’t guaranteed—some libraries may deny them. SearchOhio items do not auto-renew. You can track your requests in your online account.

Late fines are $0.10/day. After 30 days overdue, you’ll be billed $25. If you bring the item back—even if it’s late—your fines may be reduced.


InterLibrary Loan Materials (ILL)

If a book isn’t available through Hiram or OhioLINK, you can request it through Interlibrary Loan.

  • Loan periods and renewal policies are set by the lending library. Most items have a 30-day loan and do not allow renewals.
  • Due dates are printed on the strap around the item.

Late fines are $1.00/day. After 1 day overdue, the item is considered lost. Lost item charges vary and are based on the replacement cost and fees set by the lending library.


If you have questions, please contact Terri Foy at x5359 or at foytm@hiram.edu.  

Friends of the Library Checkout

Friends of the Library members are eligible for 1 year of borrowing privileges from their membership date. Join today! If you do not have a library account, contact us to have your account set up or re-activated.


Hiram College Library Materials

  • Books: 3-week loan, 6 renewals, billed $62.50 after 30 days overdue
  • Media (DVDs/CDs): 3-week loan, no renewals
  • Course Reserves: 2 hrs, 1 renewal, $0.50/hr late fine, billed $62.50 after 24hrs
  • Other Reserves: loan period varies (1, 3, or 7 days), no renewals, $0.50/hr late fine, billed $62.50 after 2 days overdue

If you return the item—even if it's late—you’ll only owe $2.50.


OhioLINK Borrowing

You can borrow items from other college libraries in Ohio through OhioLINK.

  • Books/AV: 6-week loan, up to 6 renewals
  • Courtesy card users: 6-week loan, up to 3 renewals, max of 5 items

Some libraries may limit renewals.

You’ll get an email when your item arrives—please pick it up within 10 days.

Late fines are $0.10/day. After 30 days overdue, you’ll be billed $62.50. If you bring the item back—even if it’s late—you’ll only owe $2.50.


SearchOhio Borrowing

You can borrow books and media from public libraries across Ohio through SearchOhio.

  • Books: 3-week loan, up to 3 renewals
  • Media: 1-week loan, up to 3 renewals

Renewals aren’t guaranteed—some libraries may deny them. SearchOhio items do not auto-renew. You can track your requests in your online account.

Late fines are $0.10/day. After 30 days overdue, you’ll be billed $25. If you bring the item back—even if it’s late—your fines may be reduced.


InterLibrary Loan Materials (ILL)

You can request an InterLibrary Loan of 5 articles per fiscal year - no physical items.
If you have questions, please contact Terri Foy at x5359 or at foytm@hiram.edu.  

Household Family Members of Faculty & Staff Checkout

Family members of faculty and staff who live in the same household are eligible to check out materials from the Hiram College Library. Please bring your Hiram College ID with you when registering and contact us with any questions. 


Hiram College Library Materials

  • Books: 6-week loan, up to 6 renewals
  • Media (DVDs/CDs): 3-week loan, no renewals
  • Course Reserves: 2 hrs, 1 renewal, $0.50/hr late fine, billed $62.50 after 24hrs
  • Other Reserves: loan period varies (1, 3, or 7 days), no renewals, $0.50/hr late fine, billed $62.50 after 2 days overdue

Late fines for most items are $0.10/day. After 30 days overdue, you’ll be billed $62.50. If you return the item—even if it's late—you’ll only owe $2.50.


OhioLINK Borrowing

You can borrow items from other college libraries in Ohio through OhioLINK.

  • Books/AV: 6-week loan, up to 6 renewals
  • Courtesy card users: 6-week loan, up to 3 renewals, max of 5 items

Some libraries may limit renewals.

You’ll get an email when your item arrives—please pick it up within 10 days.

Late fines are $0.10/day. After 30 days overdue, you’ll be billed $62.50. If you bring the item back—even if it’s late—you’ll only owe $2.50.


SearchOhio Borrowing

You can borrow books and media from public libraries across Ohio through SearchOhio.

  • Books: 3-week loan, up to 3 renewals
  • Media: 1-week loan, up to 3 renewals

Renewals aren’t guaranteed—some libraries may deny them. SearchOhio items do not auto-renew. You can track your requests in your online account.

Late fines are $0.10/day. After 30 days overdue, you’ll be billed $25. If you bring the item back—even if it’s late—your fines may be reduced.


InterLibrary Loan Materials (ILL)

If a book isn’t available through Hiram or OhioLINK, you can request it through Interlibrary Loan.

  • Loan periods and renewal policies are set by the lending library. Most items have a 30-day loan and do not allow renewals.
  • Due dates are printed on the strap around the item.

Late fines are $1.00/day. After 1 day overdue, the item is considered lost. Lost item charges vary and are based on the replacement cost and fees set by the lending library.


If you have questions, please contact Terri Foy at x5359 or at foytm@hiram.edu.  

Community Members

The Hiram College Library is open to the public during regular hours. You’re welcome to use the space and browse materials without a library card.

If you have a valid library card from a SearchOhio public library (like Portage County) or an OhioLINK college, you can check out eligible items for free. Loan periods and renewals follow your home library’s rules.

Want full access to everything, including interlibrary loan? Join the Friends of the Hiram College Library.

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