The library will be undergoing renovations from December 19th – January 5th, which may require floor-by-floor restrictions. Browsing and computer access will be limited; however, materials from restricted floors may be accessible by library staff. Users are encouraged to place holds on materials for pick-up at the Customer Service Desk or our 24/7 pick-up lockers located in the vestibule of the library building. For details as to which floor(s) are currently available, please call 614-823-1215, ext 4, or email library@otterbein.edu.

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

• 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.

Cardinal Term Regular Hours (January 3rd – 8th)
Tuesday-Friday 9 am-6 pm
Saturday-Sunday CLOSED

Regular Spring Term Hours begin Monday, January 9th -13th)
Monday-Thursday 7:45 am-12midnight
Friday 7:45 am-6 pm

MLK Holiday Weekend (January 14th – 16th)
Saturday 12noon-6pm
Sunday 3 pm-7 pm
Monday CLOSED

Regular Spring Hours (January 17th – March 3rd)
Monday-Thursday 7:45 am-12midnight
Friday 7:45 am-6 pm
Saturday 12noon-6pm
Sunday 3 pm-12midnight

Spring Break Hours (March 4th – 13th)
Saturday-Sunday CLOSED
Monday-Friday 9 am-6 pm
Saturday-Sunday CLOSED
Monday 7:30 am-12midnight

Regular Spring Hours (March 14th – April 5th)
Monday-Thursday 7:45 am-12midnight
Friday 7:45 am-6 pm
Saturday 12noon-6pm
Sunday 3 pm-12midnight

Easter Weekend Hours (April 6th – 10th)
Thursday 7:45 am-10 pm
Friday-Sunday CLOSED
Monday 7:30 am-12midnight

Regular Spring Hours (April 11th – 21st)
Monday-Thursday 7:45 am-12midnight
Friday 7:45 am-6 pm
Saturday 12noon-6pm
Sunday 3 pm-12midnight

Finals Week Hours (April 22nd – 30th)
Saturday 12noon-9pm
Sunday 12noon-12midnight
Monday-Thursday 7:30 am-12midnight
Friday 7:30 am-6 pm
Saturday-Sunday CLOSED

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.