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About The Ohio State University Libraries

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The libraries on the Ohio State University Columbus Campus--University Libraries, the Moritz Law Library, and the Prior Health Sciences Library--have a combined collection size of nearly 5.8 million volumes and regularly receive approximately 35,000 serial titles. A more complete statistical profile, an organization chart, a variety of administrative reports, and presentations of the Director of Libraries are available.

University Libraries consists of the Thompson (Main) Library and a number of department libraries and other specialized collections. The Thompson Library is currently under renovation and is scheduled to reopen by Fall Quarter 2009. A Web page identifying the temporary locations of Thompson Library services and collections is available. University Libraries is also a member of OhioLINK, a statewide library and information network linking the major academic and community college libraries in Ohio, plus the State Library.

The renovated Thompson Library will provide materials and services related to the humanities and social sciences. The collection includes major reference materials, government documents and some special collections. During the renovation,the circulating collection and government documents are located at the Ackerman Library, and major reference materials and public services are to be found at the Sullivant Library.

The department libraries support the course work and research of faculty, graduate students and upper-division undergraduate students in various fields of study. There are collections in agriculture, art, life and physical sciences, economics, education, engineering, human ecology, journalism, music, psychology, pharmacy, social work, and more.

Each library provides access to the Libraries' online catalog/circulation system (OSCAR), as well as to indexes, abstracts, and bibliographies pertinent to its subject area(s). Librarians familiar with the subject areas and expert in associated research techniques are available for consultation.