Video Summaries

Finding Full Text from Citations

            To find a full text from only a citation you will first need to dissect the citation itself. Find the author’s name, the title of the article, and the date of the article. Then go back and search for the title. Then you will select which article it is you are looking for (find the title that matches yours with the same date and author). If they do not have the full text you can file a request, they will find it, scan it, and send it to you for free.

Finding a Book

            To find a book in the Alden library first search the book title on the library website using ALICE. You can then cut your findings down, sorting your search in specific ways (date, author, etc.). When you find your book you can then check to see if it is available. If so, write down the call number, or you can have it sent to your phone. The call number has details to where the book is located. Go grab the book, take it to checkout on the 1^st or 2^nd floor, have your Ohio ID ready, and check the book out.

How to get a Book from OhioLINK

            If you are looking for a book and the book is not in Alden Library, and you are ok with waiting 3 business days getting a book from OhioLINK is for you. Go to the library’s website, click on search OhioLINK, and that tells you if there are copies of said book in the state of Ohio. Click request, select Ohio University, login with your Ohio ID and password, select your pickup location (Athens Alden). Click submit. You should receive an email when the book arrives (approximately 3 business days).