The library has group study rooms on 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th floors that can be scheduled by Ohio University faculty, staff, and students. To reserve a room, please visit the study room reservation system. Before reserving a room, read the study room policies. Directions: From the Library’s website, click “Services” then “Study Rooms” under … Continued
FAQ Topic: How-To Videos
How do I renew books, movies (DVDs), and other library materials?
22Renew books, movies (DVDs), and other library materials through your library account. If you are unable to view this video, try accessing the video from YouTube. This video is released under Creative Commons license. You are welcome to use, redistribute, or remix it in any way you like, as long as you attribute us as … Continued
How do I request a book from the Library Annex or regional campus?
23ALICE Catalog contains many books that are located at the Library Annex or another regional campus library. In either case, use the “Request Annex or Intercampus” button in the ALICE Catalog record (the view after clicking on the title) to have the item sent to Alden Library. This video shows you how to make a … Continued
How do I Find Articles in ArticlesPlus?
24This video shows you how to get started searching for articles in ArticlesPlus. If you are unable to view this video, try accessing the video from YouTube. This video is released under Creative Commons license. You are welcome to use, redistribute, or remix it in any way you like, as long as you attribute us … Continued
How do I find a textbook for my class?
25While the Ohio University Libraries do not own a copy of all books required for classes, your book may be on reserve, available on the shelf, available as an e-book or available through OhioLINK. This video will show you how to search for a copy of the book you need. Check the text directions below … Continued
How Do I Find the Librarian or Subject Guide for my Major or Department
26There is an Ohio University subject librarian for each department who can help you find research sources in that area. These librarians have also put together Subject and Course guides that contain links to suggested research sources for each major or department. This video shows you how to find a librarian or subject guide specific … Continued
How do I Request a Book Through OhioLINK?
27If an item you want is not available in ALICE Catalog, use the Search OhioLINK button to find the item in the OhioLINK catalog and the Request button to send the request. Alternatively, you can directly search the OhioLINK catalog and use the Request button to get items. For additional information, see OhioLINK Borrowing. If … Continued
How do I Find the Full Text of Articles?
28Many articles are available in full text right in ArticlesPlus, but if not, you can use the Full Text Finder tool to locate the full text in another database if it is available in another library database. This video shows you how. If you are unable to view this video, try accessing the video on … Continued
How do I explore my topic with the Opposing Viewpoints Research Center?
29The following video describes how you can find paper or speech topic ideas or begin research on a topic using the Opposing Viewpoints Research Center (OU-Athens log in only). If you are unable to view this video, try accessing the video from YouTube. This video is released under Creative Commons license. You are welcome to … Continued
How do I Find Articles in America’s Newspapers?
30The America’s Newspapers database offers an easy-to-use interface for finding US and Ohio newspaper articles. If you are unable to view this video, try accessing the video from YouTube. This video is released under Creative Commons license. You are welcome to use, redistribute, or remix it in any way you like, as long as you … Continued