Library Schedule of Operations

Below are the currently anticipated operating hours of the Courtright Memorial Library.

  • Current students, faculty, and staff can use their Cardinal Card to gain access into the library’s main entrance during specific Prox card hours noted below. Community members have access to our building and government documents during all staffed hours listed below. 
  • Please know our hours are subject to change due to weather or other unforeseen emergencies.
  • Generally, the library will close when the university cancels classes and closes the office. University communications, including Rave Alert Emails, text messages, and phone calls, should include this information. Should the university cancel classes but offices are to remain open, the library will be open from 9 am-6 pm.
  • The library will close if the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office declares a Level 2 or 3 Snow Emergency.
  • Students, faculty, and staff may utilize other campus computer labs for computer/printer access when the library is closed.
  • Library materials that need to be picked up outside of our operating hours can be sent to the 24/7 pick-up lockers when initiating the request or by replying to your “Item Ready for Pick-Up” email. 

Regular Fall Hours (August 20th – December 3rd)

Monday-Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Customer Service Desk 7:45am – 10pm 7:45am – 6pm 12:30pm – 5pm 3pm – 7pm
Research Help 9am – 9pm 9am – 6pm 12:30pm – 5pm 3pm – 7pm
Cardinal Card Prox Access 10pm – 12am N/A N/A 7pm – 12am

Fall Break Hours (October 11th – 14th)

Saturday – Sunday Monday – Tuesday
Customer Service Desk CLOSED 9am – 6pm
Research Help CLOSED 9am – 6pm
Cardinal Card Prox Access N/A N/A

Thanksgiving Week Hours (November 25th – 30th)

Tuesday Wednesday Thursday – Sunday
Customer Service Desk 7:45am – 10pm 9am – 12noon CLOSED
Research Help 9am – 9pm 9am – 12noon CLOSED
Cardinal Card Prox Access N/A N/A N/A

Reading Day & Finals Week Hours (December 4th – 12th)

Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday – Thursday Friday
Customer Service Desk 7:45am – 10pm 7:30am – 6pm 12:30pm – 9pm 12noon – 7pm 7:30am – 10pm 7:45am – 6pm
Research Help 9am – 9pm 9am – 6pm 12:30pm – 9pm 12noon – 7pm 9am – 9pm 9am – 6pm
Cardinal Card Prox Access 10pm – 12am N/A N/A 7pm – 12am 10pm – 12am N/A

Archives Hours
The University Archive is located on the lower level of the Courtright Memorial Library and observes regular hours Monday through Friday, 9:30 A.M. to 1:00 P.M., and 2:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. Please contact Stephen D. Grinch, Archivist (614-823-1761) for more information or to request materials.  Historical information about the University can still be found in our institutional repository.

Please see the Library’s full Schedule of Operations for additional information.

Contact the Library

138 West Main Street.
Westerville, OH 43081
614-823-1215
library@otterbein.edu

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