Future of Scholarship & Publishing
Explore issues of scholarship and publishing in the digital age. National leaders in digital scholarship will consider the topic through diverse lenses such as scholarly communication, academic publishing, and intellectual property in an age where the lines between scholarly and popular discourse are becoming blurred. The series of six presentations begin October 24. All programs [...]
Pay and appeal fines online
Beginning September 26, you can pay your library fees and appeal them online. Go to your patron record enter your name and university ID or social security number to pay all or part of your fees. To appeal a fine, go to http://library.osu.edu/sites/circulation/circservpol.php , complete the form and wait for a response.
Rarities: The Caniff Collection
Rarities: Unusual Works from the Caniff Collection September 4, 2007 – January 19, 2008 Cartoon Research Library, 27 W. 17th Ave. Mall Milton Caniff was a saver, and he was the son of a saver. As a result, the Milton Caniff Collection, the founding collection of The Ohio State University Cartoon Research Library, is enormous [...]
SPAH Goes Wireless
If you’re looking for a unique space to study, check out the Libraries’ SPAH (Study Place Along High), at 1836 N. High Street, just across the street from the Sullivant Library. In addition to plenty of study space, this year the SPAH has added wireless access, more computers and printing capability. The SPAH is a [...]
Course Enhancement Grants
University Libraries is accepting proposals for the 2008 Course Enhancement Grant program. A $2,000 grant will be given to faculty members to enhance a course by substantially integrating library and other valuable resources. Click here for complete information.
Free Article Delivery
If an article you need is across campus or across the country, we’ll find it and get it for you–free! The Libraries’ “Article Express” service now provides OSU students, faculty and staff with free electronic delivery of journal articles from both OSU and non-OSU collections. Click this “Article Express” link for complete details.
Winter Break Bus Schedule
During the winter holiday break, the bus service schedule to the Ackerman Library and the Book Depository will change as follows: *Monday-Friday: 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. *No service on weekends *No service on December 24, 25 or January 1 Full bus service will resume on January 2. Library hours have also been changed during [...]
Instant Message Research Help
Starting September 19, the Ohio State University Libraries are offering research assistance through Instant Messaging! Just add our screen name “ohiostaterefdesk” to your buddy list in AIM, Google Talk, MSN, or Yahoo. You can IM a Librarian Monday-Thursday from noon to midnight, Friday from noon to 5 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 8 p.m. [...]