Shawnee State University Local Collection
To identify items in the Shawnee State Library you can search the SSU Classic Catalog. A link is also provided on the library homepage.
OhioLINK
OhioLINK is one of our most popular services. Through it, you can request books from other universities in Ohio, greatly expanding the number of titles available to you. You can search for an item in the SSU catalog and click the "Search OhioLINK" button at the top of the result list or directly search the OhioLINK Catalog (link provided on the library homepage). When searching in the SSU catalog select the "Search OhioLINK" button. The requested book will be delivered to Clark Memorial Library and you will receive an email once it's ready to be picked up.
See OhioLINK's Frequently Asked Questions for questions about borrowing items from the OhioLINK Central Catalog.
Interlibrary Loan
If there's a specific title you need and you can't get it through our collection or through OhioLINK, Interlibrary Loan is the next step. You can fill out an Interlibrary Loan Form. Once we receive your form, we will try to get the book from another library, and notify you when it has arrived.
You can check your library record online to confirm what is checked out, due dates, or renew items.
| Students | Faculty | |
| Books |
Undergraduate = 21 day/up to 4 renewals Graduate Students = 120 days/1 renewal (Subject to recall if requested by another patron) |
120 days/up to 2 renewals (Subject to recall if requested by another patron) |
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New & Popular Reading Books & Media
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Books = 21 days/up to 3 renewals
(Subject to recall if requested by another patron) |
Books = 21 days/up to 3 renewals Media = 7 days/up to 4 renewals (Subject to recall if requested by another patron) |
| Career Collection |
21 days/up to 3 renewals (Subject to recall if requested by another patron) |
120 days/up to 2 renewals (Subject to recall if requested by another patron) |
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Videos & CDs
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7 days/up to 4 renewals (Subject to recall if requested by another patron) |
7 days/up to 4 renewals (Subject to recall if requested by another patron) |
| Maps & Charts |
7 days/up to 4 renewals (Subject to recall if requested by another patron) |
21 days/up to 4 renewals (Subject to recall if requested by another patron) |
| Reference Collection | Library use only | Library use only |
| Course Reserves | Varies by course: 2 hours/library use only -- 7 days | |
| Laptops | 4 hours/Library use only | 4 hours/Library use only |
| OhioLINK* |
21 days/up to 6 renewals (Subject to recall if requested by another patron) |
42 days/up to 6 renewals (Subject to recall if requested by another patron) |
| Interlibrary Loan (non-OhioLINK) |
Books = 21 days Videos/Media = 7 days Renewals dependent on library policies |
Books = 21 days Videos/Media = 7 days Renewals dependent on library policies |
Fines
SSU = Fees are waived for SSU materials if they are returned without damage. Fees ARE levied for lost or damaged library materials.
OhioLINK = OhioLINK Fines
