Course reserves are available whenever the library is open.

1. Bring your ID to the Library.

2. Look in the large notebook at the Circulation Desk and find the professor's name

3. Find the name of the item you need and tell the student worker

4. Give the Circulation Desk worker your ID, which will be held at the desk until you return the item (except for overnight or multi-day use loans).

Your instructor will tell the Library for how long you may use the item:

• 2 hour library use only
• 4 hour library use only
• 1 day checkout
• 3 day checkout
• 7 day checkout
• 2 hour overnight checkout - checkout 1 hour before library closes and due back next day 1 hour after library opens.
• 4 hour overnight checkout - checkout 2 hours before library closes and due back next day 2 hours after library opens.

The library's normal hours during the semester are:

Monday	8:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Tuesday	8:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Wednesday	8:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Thursday	8:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Friday	8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday	10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday	1:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

For fall, summer, or holiday hours, see our hours page.

OhioLINK items take 3-5 business days to arrive, depending on where they are coming from and when you submitted your request.

We'll send a message to your Muskingum email account when your items arrive.

You can also track the progress of your items by using the My Account link in the Muskingum Catalog.

• Enter your name and barcode
• Click the button labeled 'Requests.'

In the status column, you may see several terms:

• Requested - You have requested the item, but it has not been processed yet.
• In Transit - Your request has been processed and is on its way to your library.
• Ready for Pickup - Your OPAL request has arrived
• OhioLINK Recd - Your OhioLINK request has arrived

Reference librarians are available at the reference desk during the following hours:

• Monday: 8:00 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
• Tuesday: 8:00 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
• Wednesday: 8:00 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
• Thursday: 8:00 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
• Friday: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
• Sunday: 1:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.

Reference librarians are available through Chat during these times.

You also may email a librarian at library@muskingum.edu

You can see the items you have checked out using the My Account link in the Muskingum Catalog.

• Enter your name and barcode
• Click on the box labeled 'checked out items.' 

For more help, see the Muskingum Catalog help pages.

Visit the library's events page to learn about what is going on at the library!  This page will give you information about our monthly Author Talk series and our Chess Center workshops.

1. We require supervision by a librarian or designated student assistant in the special collections room.
2. Due to time constraints, librarians or student assistants cannot devote more than one hour to any reference request.
3. All materials must be used in the reading room, none can be checked out
4. Smoking, eating and drinking are not allowed.
5. Please respect the material by handling it carefully and use only pencil while researching.
6. Materials available in the Archives and Special Collections are subject to copyright law with respect to photocopying and publication. It is your responsibility to see that any and all requirements are met.
7. Photocopying is allowed at the discretion of the librarian. The library reserves the right to set restrictions to protect fragile or damaged material.
8. The use of certain materials may be restricted by statute or the office of origin/donor. By using restricted materials, you assume full responsibility for fulfilling the terms connected with them.

Many databases provide tutorials that can help you learn to use them like a pro! Check out the ones below:

EBSCOHost Tutorials

EBSCOHost is a platform that we use to search many databases, including Academic Search Complete. These tutorials will teach you tips that you can use in any EBSCOHost database.

Note: Although these tutorials have sound, they are closed-captioned and can be used without audio.

• Advanced Search - Learn how to use limiters to get a great search in any EBSCOHost database.
• Results List - You've done a search - now do some limiting in the results list.
• Using Search History - Learn how to save searches, combine searches, edit searches you've already done, and more!
• My EBSCOHost - Did you know that you can sign in to save searches, article lists, and more? Learn how!
• Mobile - Want to search using your phone? Learn how!

Database Tutorials

The following tutorials are for the tools and tricks of speciifc databases.

• CINAHL: Searching - This tutorial has sound, but is closed-captioned and does not require audio.
• Consumer Health Complete: Searching - This tutorial has sound, but is closed-captioned and does not require audio.
• ERIC: Tutorials on varying topics - This tutorial has sound, but is closed-captioned and does not require audio.
• JSTOR: Basic Searching - This tutorial requires audio.
• JSTOR: Advanced Searching -  This tutorial requires audio.
• LexisNexis: Working with results - This tutorial does not require audio.
• Literary Reference Center: Searching - This tutorial has sound, but is closed-captioned and does not require audio.
• MEDLINE: Searching - This tutorial has sound, but is closed-captioned and does not require audio.
• Naxos Music Library: Overview and Basic Searching - This tutorial requires audio.
• PubMed: Tutorials on varying topics - These tutorials have sound, but are closed-captioned and do not require audio.
• Web of Science (ISI): Searching - This tutorial requires audio.

Contact the university archivist, Dr. William Kerrigan.

• Phone: (740) 826-8273 
• Email: kerrigan@muskingum.edu

Yes! Use the My Account link in the Muskingum Catalog to see your checked out items. You can renew both Muskingum and OhioLINK books on this page.

• Enter your name and barcode.
• Click on the box labeled 'checked out items.' 
• Look at your due dates to see if there are items you want to renew.
• To renew items, check the boxes in the Renew column for the items you want to renew and clicking the Renew Selected button
  OR
• click the Renew All button to renew everything you have checked out.

In some instances, the system may tell you it is too soon to renew an item. You can only renew items which are very close to their due date.
 
 Watch a video tutorial!

 For more help, see the Muskingum Catalog help pages.

Many databases provide tutorials that can help you learn to use them like a pro! Check out the ones below:

EBSCOHost Tutorials

EBSCOHost is a platform that we use to search many databases, including Academic Search Complete. These tutorials will teach you tips that you can use in any EBSCOHost database.

Note: Although these tutorials have sound, they are closed-captioned and can be used without audio.

• Advanced Search - Learn how to use limiters to get a great search in any EBSCOHost database.
• Results List - You've done a search - now do some limiting in the results list.
• Using Search History - Learn how to save searches, combine searches, edit searches you've already done, and more!
• My EBSCOHost - Did you know that you can sign in to save searches, article lists, and more? Learn how!
• Mobile - Want to search using your phone? Learn how!

Database Tutorials

The following tutorials are for the tools and tricks of speciifc databases.

• CINAHL: Searching - This tutorial has sound, but is closed-captioned and does not require audio.
• Consumer Health Complete: Searching - This tutorial has sound, but is closed-captioned and does not require audio.
• ERIC: Tutorials on varying topics - This tutorial has sound, but is closed-captioned and does not require audio.
• JSTOR: Basic Searching - This tutorial requires audio.
• JSTOR: Advanced Searching -  This tutorial requires audio.
• LexisNexis: Working with results - This tutorial does not require audio.
• Literary Reference Center: Searching - This tutorial has sound, but is closed-captioned and does not require audio.
• MEDLINE: Searching - This tutorial has sound, but is closed-captioned and does not require audio.
• Naxos Music Library: Overview and Basic Searching - This tutorial requires audio.
• PubMed: Tutorials on varying topics - These tutorials have sound, but are closed-captioned and do not require audio.
• Web of Science (ISI): Searching - This tutorial requires audio.

Contact the university archivist, Dr. William Kerrigan.

• Phone: (740) 826-8273 
• Email: kerrigan@muskingum.edu

• The Muskingum University Library offers a facsimile service during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday – Friday, except during the lunch hour (12:00 – 1:00). The University Fax number is (740) 826-8404.
• The cost for students and community members to send a fax (local or international) is $1.00 per page. The cover page costs $1.00.
• The cost for Muskingum University faculty and staff to send fax is $.75 per page. Please provide an account number if charging the costs to a campus department.
• Payment is made at time of sending fax.
• Faxes are sent immediately upon request by a library employee in the Library Acquisitions Office during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Monday through Friday) except during the lunch hour (12:00 – 1:00).
• Muskie Bucks, calling cards or charges to student accounts are not accepted as payment for sending a fax.
• Incoming faxes are processed as they arrive during Fax Business Hours. If contact information is provided on the cover sheet of the arriving fax, an attempt will be made to contact the person by telephone.
• Faxes may be picked up at the Muskingum University Library Circulation Desk during Library hours
• Faxes not picked up by 5:00 p.m. of the second day after they arrive, will be sent in campus mail to the name on the cover sheet.

Yes!

Vist our article request form to request an article the Muskingum University Library does not own. We'll see if we can find it for you at another library.

You'll need to know all the basic information for your article (title, journal, date, author), but you do not need your student ID.

Usually, articles are free and fast, but occasionally they can take awhile. Be aware that an article you request could take as long as two weeks. There may be a charge for an article, but we will never order an article that will cost you money without asking you first.

A scholarly source is something you are wouldn't pick up and read just for fun; it is intended for educational or professional purposes, not entertainment. It is written by a person with a lot of education and experience with that subject area.  It went through a rigorous process of editing and approval before being published.  It cites sources and lists references. It uses formal language without slang - often using jargon related to a specific academic field.  It often is lengthy and doesn't have advertisements,  a lot of photos, or color. 

Patrons can print at computer stations at the library for $.10 per page/side. 

The library only offers printing in black & white. You can add money to your print account at the library circulation desk via cash or check

First, check to be sure you're using the right number. Your barcode number is 14 digits long and will start with '28153'.

If you are using the correct number and it still isn't working, you'll need to contact a librarian to have your account re-activated. Accounts are reset every semester, and a number of things, including transferring and late registration, can cause your account to be missed.

Just give us an email at library@ muskingum.edu, call us at x8152, or talk with us via chat and we'll get your account fixed ASAP.

On the third Thursday of each month during the semester, the library brings in a Muskingum University professor or local author to discuss a paper, research project, or book. The event is held in Cambridge Hall from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. A question and answer session follows each talk. Typically, there are three Author Talks in the Fall and four in the Spring. We are able to take attendance at Author Talks. Just let us know in advance.

For more information on Author Talks, visit the library's Events page or contact Linda Hatfield at (740) 826-8017 or lhatfiel@muskingum.edu.

Your barcode number is located on the back of your Muskingum University ID, directly below the barcode.

It is 14 digits long and will always begin with '28153'.

 

When off-campus, clicking on any library link will ask you to verify that you attend Muskingum University. You will need your Muskingum ID to complete the process:

• Select 'Muskingum University' as your institution. Click submit.
• Enter your last name, followed by your first name.
• Enter your Muskingum barcode number.
• Click submit.

Once verified, you should have complete access to all Muskingum's online resources. If you have any trouble, please contact a librarian.