Q:  What are the hours of the Reference desk?

The Reference desk is staffed most of the time the library is open. Assistance is available Monday through Thursday 9 am - 10 pm; on Friday 9 am - 5 pm; on Saturday 11 am - 5 pm; and on Sunday 1 pm - 5 pm and 6 pm - 9 pm. Hours vary during holidays and summer session.

Visit the library hours page for more information on when the library is open

Visit the reference department pages for more information.

Q:  How do I contact a Reference Librarian by telephone?

The Reference desk telephone number is (937) 229-4270. Please see the Subject Selector listing to set up an appointment with the appropriate librarian for specialized assistance.

Q:  Why can't I get all of the Library databases at home or in my dorm room?

How Do I Connect Remotely will answer most of your questions and provide contact information.

Q:  What is OhioLINK?

OhioLINK is a consortium of Ohio college and university libraries which provides access to a shared catalog, rapid delivery of books between member libraries, and shared access to electronic resources.

Q:  Where do you keep the journals?

Most of the journals are on the 2nd floor. Recent issues of journals are kept in the 2nd floor Current Periodicals area. Older issues are found in alphabetical order on the rest of the 2nd floor. Some titles are located in library storage. To access issues in storage inquire at the Circulation Desk.

We also have journals in electronic format. Visit the Electronic Journal Center and JSTOR to view additional journal titles and articles.