LIBRARY HOURS

Monday-Thursday

7:45 am to 11:00 pm
Friday 7:45 am to 6:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 am to 5:00 PM
Sunday 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Hours vary during holidays, exams and breaks. A complete list of library hours is available on the library's home page.

LIBRARY STAFF
For information on the library staff (name, phone number, e-mail address, liaisons and pictures), consult the staff directory.

DEPARTMENTAL LIAISON
Library Liaisons work collaboratively with faculty to build the library collection, provide instruction in the use of library resources, create bibliographies, perform sophisticated searches on online resources, assist with departmental reviews, and other services as appropriate.

To find the liaison to your department, select your department from the list.

CIRCULATION POLICY FOR STAFF

Type of Material
Otterbein Owned Items
OPAL/OhioLINK Owned Items
Books
Government Publ.		 21 day loan
4 renewals
No overdue fines		 21 day loan
4 renewals
Overdue fines will be waived

Video Tapes/DVD
CD-ROM
Compact Discs
Cassette Tapes

7 days
4 renewals
No overdue fines		 Policies vary by institution.
Submit request to find out if possible.
Periodicals 3 days
4 renewals
No overdue fines		 Non-requestable, use ILL or electronic journals
Maps
Pamphlets & Annual Reports		 3 days
4 renewals
No overdue fines		 Non-requestable
Laptops, Camcorders, Data Projectors

1 day
0 renewals
No overdue fines

 Non-requestable
Slide Projectors, Overhead Projectors, Compact Disc Players, Tape Recorders, and other non-digital equipment

7 days
0 renewals
No overdue fines

 Non-requestable
Reserves 2 hour or 1, 3 or 7 days
No renewals (if you need material longer, please check with a circulation supervisor)		 Non-requestable

Notes:
a) Otterbein owned materials can be checked out for extended periods upon request. Please ask for an extended due date BEFORE you check out the item.
b) Although the computer system automatically charges Faculty members for overdue fines for OPAL and OhioLINK owned materials, we will waive these charges. However, faculty members are charged for lost or damaged Otterbein, OPAL, and OhioLINK items and these fees will not be waived. Please return you items on time to allow us to be in good standing with other members of OPAL and OhioLINK.

OTHER SOURCES AVAILABLE ON LIBRARY'S WEB PAGES

Use the library homepage (http://library.otterbein.edu) from your office, home, or the library to access the library's resources and services. It is a valuable tool for you to use whenever you require information or assistance. In addition to our online catalog and research databases, you can access:

  • Catalogs of other libraries, such as Westerville Public Library
  • Electronic journals (E-Journals) and electronic books (E-books)
  • Digital image collections
  • Common Book information
  • Friends of the Library
  • Virtual Tour of the library and web tutorial
  • Many other useful links

Need more information? Contact your department liaison or Jane Wu, x1027.

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