Question: How do I use OhioLINK? Do I need a separate card or password?

Answer: The Swedenborg Memorial Library is part of OhioLINK, so there is no charge for you to borrow books, use databases, and so on. Your name and the barcode on your library card will get you almost everywhere you need to go. If you find that you are having problems accessing anything through OhioLINK, such as E-books, ask a librarian for assistance. There are some services provided by OhioLINK that Urbana University does not subscribe to. If you have any questions about OhioLINK, ask for assistance at the circulation desk or check out OhioLINK frequently asked questions.

Q: What do I need to check out materials from the library?

A: A library card, which you can obtain at the circulation desk.

Q: Are there computers available in the library so that I can do research?

A: There are computers available in the lobby and the South Wing that students, faculty, and staff can use to do research, type papers, or search the card catalog.

Q: Where do I go if I have a question about the collection or the electronic databases?

A: You can ask for help at the circulation desk or e-mail at library@urbana.edu. There is also online help available from the Swedenborg Library Tutorials or through OhioLINK.

Q: Does the library have a photocopy machine?

A: Yes, the library has a photocopier in the lobby. Black and white copies are 10 cents and color copies are 20 cents.

Q: What if I need a book or article that is not available through OPAL or OhioLINK?

A: Urbana also participates in an interlibrary loan program. You can borrow items from libraries all over the country. You can ask at the front desk about this service or contact Michelle Poston at mposton@urbana.edu . This service takes time, so remember to do your research early!

Q: Can I access OhioLINK from home?

A: Yes, this is a service provided by Urbana University through OhioLINK. You will need to provide your name and barcode number when prompted. If you have questions about this or any other OhioLINK service, ask for assistance at the circulation desk or check out the OhioLINK frequently asked questions.

Q: I have a rather complicated reference question. Who can help me with this?

A: Any of our staff can help you when the library is open. When the library is closed, you can e-mail us or take advantage of OhioLINK's Chat with a Librarian service. This service allows you to ask a librarian at an OhioLINK institution for assistance via chat.

Q: There is a Latin inscription above the main entrance of the Library? Can you tell me what it means in English?

A: "Now it is permitted to enter with understanding into the mysteries of faith."