About the Library

Clark Memorial Library has a large collection of books available for checkout, covering a vast array of subjects. If you are a student, please see this page regarding borrowing materials; if you are faculty, please see this page. For all other patrons, please see below for information regarding access to our materials.

Resources and Services for the General Public

Any member of the public may receive a Clark Memorial Library card. To do so, simply come into the library with a photo ID and fill out a registration form. The Shawnee State University Library is also pleased to extend library privileges to individuals affiliated with OhioLINK member libraries when visiting the Clark Memorial Library. SSU items may be borrowed upon presentation of current campus identification.

Available Library Resources

• Public users may use the Clark Memorial library building, library resources, and a designated public computer for research purposes.
• Access to electronic databases and Microsoft OFFICE word processing and spreadsheet software is also provided on the public workstation.
• Access to the Clark Memorial Library catalog and web page and OhioLINK catalog is available.
• Copiers are available at a cost of 10¢ a copy; color copies are 25¢.

Borrowing Privileges

• Checkout 10 items during the same loan period.  5 additional items may be borrowed from OhioLINK. 
• Books are checked out for 21 days and non-print items for 7 days.
• Items may be renewed if no other user has requested them. Renewals may be made via the library website here, or over the phone at 740.351.3255.
• Overdue items must be renewed, returned or paid for before additional items may be borrowed.
• Magazines, microfilm, media, and reference books may be used in the Library.

Visiting Student Borrowers

Clark Memorial Library can work with high schools to offer borrowing privileges to the high school's students. If your high school has arranged this benefit for you, simply bring your information sheet and card to the Service Desk, and we can set your account up. The borrowing privileges available to visiting student borrowers are the same privileges extended to all general public members (see above).