Research Guides: Tri-C Library Services: Patron Services

Intercampus Loans

You may request books and media (DVDs, CDs) from any Tri-C campus library through the Tri-C online catalog.

Delivery Time: 3-5 business days

Classic Tri-C Catalog
Find books and other library materials at all Tri-C Campus Libraries.

OhioLINK and SearchOhio Loans

Books and media not available in a Tri-C library may be requested from OhioLINK or SearchOhio.

OhioLINK, Ohio academic libraries that share resources

SearchOhio, Ohio public libraries that share resources.

You will receive a message in your Tri-C email account when the requested item is ready for pickup at the Tri-C Library's Circulation Desk. Requested items will be held for a limited time.

Delivery time: 3 to 5 business days

OhioLINK Library Catalog This link opens in a new window
A combined catalog of millions of books and other library materials from many of Ohio's universities, colleges, community colleges, and the State Library of Ohio.

SearchOhio
Search for materials to borrow from public libraries in Ohio.

InterLibrary loan

Some books, media, and articles are not available from Tri-C, OhioLINK, or SearchOhio but may be available from other libraries. For more information, contact a librarian.

InterLibrary Loan (How To...)
Provides step-by-step instructions for requesting an article found through an EBSCO database; identifies the required fields and how to locate them in the information provided by the database.

Lending Policies

All students, faculty, and staff of Tri-C may borrow materials from the Tri-C libraries with valid Tri-C ID. All residents of Cuyahoga and adjoining counties may borrow materials from the Tri-C libraries with registration as a community patron using a driver’s license or State-issued ID.

Assistance

Please consult a librarian for assistance with any library service.