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Hiram College Library

In Progress - Library System Update

4.7.2025

We’re excited to announce that Hiram College and the OhioLINK consortium are upgrading to a new Library Services Platform (LSP) in Summer 2025. This transition will bring a more modern and robust library catalog, offering new features to improve how you search and find resources. Hiram librarians and OhioLINK staff are working hard to ensure a smooth transition.

What to Expect


The lending of print books between Ohio's academic libraries will be unavailable from May 23 through June 25, 2025. 

  • Local borrowing from the Hiram Library will continue as usual.
  • Access to articles, databases, and journals will continue as usual.

SearchOhio

Academic libraries will not be able to borrow print books from public libraries between May 23, 2025 and early winter.

  • Local borrowing from your public library will continue as usual.

New Features!

The new library catalog will . . . 

  • Be a more intuitive and powerful search experience.
  • Have tools to save searches, label records, and customize collections.
  • Offer simplified access to specific articles and account management.

Requests

You are welcome to request new materials for the library collection at any time. However, please note that new materials cannot be borrowed or added until after the system goes live in June.

Questions?
Contact us at library@hiram.edu for assistance.

Thank you for your patience and flexibility as we work to bring you a better library experience!

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