Who can check out books? OSU students, faculty and staff have borrowing privileges, as do patrons who have a valid ID from any OhioLINK school.
If I am not affiliated with OSU, is there any way I can check out books? If you are an OSU alumni and belong to the alumni association, you have borrowing privileges. You simply need to apply for a courtesy card at the circulation desk. OSU graduates must belong to the alumni association in order to obtain borrowing privileges. You can join the Friends of the Library for an annual fee of $45, which will entitle you to a courtesy borrowing card. People who work for the federal or state of Ohio government can obtain a courtesy card for free. Please inquire at the circulation desk if you qualify in any of these categories. How long can I check a book out? The circulation periods vary depending on library location, patron status (faculty, undergrad, grad, etc.) and type of item (book, journal, etc.) You can easily check the due date of the items you have checked out by viewing your patron record on the computer.
Related Questions
- Who can check out books? OSU students, faculty and staff have borrowing privileges, as do patrons who have a valid ID from any OhioLINK school.
- Can students, staff, or faculty who are eligible for account services lose those privileges?
- Do Shorter University students/faculty/staff/ have privileges at other libraries?
