Schedule a library orientation for a class that is general in nature or focused on a specific subject, i.e. business resources, health resources, literary criticism, etc. Contact Kathi Epperson at 558-7010 or by email kathleen.epperson@uc.edu. Include the information from the request form
Research assistance: If you need research assistance, contact Kathi Epperson at 558-7010 or by email kathleen.epperson@uc.edu. Other options are to use the "Ask A Librarian" link from our web page, or Know-It-Now, for 24/7 service.
Place materials on reserve: Complete a reserve form, available at the Library circulation desk or online, (http://www.ucclermont.edu/library/frmcrrsv.html). Please provide as much notice as possible before the items are needed by the students; it takes one business day to process requests. Questions regarding reserves may be directed to Nancy Hunter at 732-5233 or by email nancy.hunter@uc.edu.
Request materials from another UC library (UCL): You may request available UCL materials be sent to the Clermont College Library for pick up. Complete the request online through by selecting the "Request" button in the catalog (http://uclid.uc.edu/search/X). If your email information is correct in your library record you will receive an email when the item(s) arrives. Items generally arrive within 5 business days.
Request OhioLINK materials: When desired materials are not available from any UC Library, you may request them from another OhioLINK library. Search for materials in the OhioLINK Central Catalog (http://olc1.ohiolink.edu/search/) and request items using the "Request This Item" link in the item record, following the directions for specifying a pick-up location. Please note: requests will be canceled when the item requested is available in the library that you selected for pick up. Materials from OhioLINK libraries generally arrive in 5 business days.
Request articles from print journals at UCL: If an article is not available online, but is available at another UC Library, contact Nancy Hunter at 732-5233 or email nancy.hunter@uc.edu. She will order a copy for you.
Interlibrary Loan: Use Interlibrary loan (ILL) for items that are unavailable at University of Cincinnati Libraries or OhioLINK:
Use the “Electronic Journal Finder” link on the Library’s Web page to confirm that the journal you are requesting is not available in full-text online.
If the item you need is not available through either of the above sources, link to this site to request your item: (http://illiad.uc.edu/index.html)
View your Library Record: Use the link at the top of the Library Catalog page (http://uclid.uc.edu/search/X) which allows you to see item due dates, renew items, check on the status of holds and requests for library materials, and to verify that your email is correct.
Copyright and Fair Use: The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) protects intellectual property and governs the use of copyrighted materials. This link, (http://www.libraries.uc.edu/research/copyright/index.html), provides information on Fair Use.
