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How do I find a textbook for my class?

While the Ohio University Libraries do not own a copy of all books required for classes, your book may be on reserve, available on the shelf, available as an e-book or available through OhioLINK.


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Video Tutorial

Using the Course Reserves Search Function


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Link to Using Library Catalog and OhioLINK


Video Tutorial


Using the Course Reserves Search Function

  1. Change the search to Course Reserves and type in the title.
    Course Reserve Search Bar with the book title in it
     
  2. Click the spy glass
  3. Click on the title of the item record
    an item record
     
  4. The item record will let you know where and for how long a Course Reserve can be checked out for. 
  5. This one holding location from an OHIO University Library on the Second Floor Reserves for 2 hours. You would give the title and call number to the library desk worker
    an example of an item record with a 2nd Floor Service Desk Location and 2 hour loan indicator

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Last updated: Jul 18, 2025

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