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Welcome, I am Megan Tomeo, Engineering Librarian for Ohio University Libraries. Even though you may not be at the OU campus
or ever visit Alden Library, you have access to our books, journals, conference proceedings, and more
through our ALICE Catalog and online databases, our services such as Interlibrary Loan and Document Express,
and our dedicated staff are here to help you.
From Blackboard you can access the Library from the "My Library" tab
or through your Learning Module #5 "Library Services."
Alternatively, you can go directly to library.ohiou.edu.
To access library resources, look for a green tabbed search box.
Or for the names of specific resources such as ALICE Catalog, OhioLINK, Course Reserves, or Databases.
There are also engineering specific resources like Compendex and IEEE Xplore that will be useful.
You can find additional information on how to search these resources in other how-to videos.
When you cannot find what you need here, we can get you books, journal articles,
conference papers, standards, and more through Interlibrary Loan and Document Express.
You will use Interlibrary Loan - Illaid to make both Interlibrary Loan and Document Express requests.
Interlibrary loan requests typically take 2 to 14 business days to arrive
and Document Express requests typically arrive within 1 business day.
Why the difference in arrival times?
For Document Express we are able to scan a journal article or book chapter,
within copyright restrictions, that is available on the Athens Campus,
whereas for Interlibrary Loan we had to seek a copy outside of our Library
or even potentially Ohio.
First, the "Distance Learning Resources" page includes how to obtain books,
writing assistance, and more.
If you encounter technical issues when accessing our resources from home
or work, check out the "Off Campus Access" page.
Like to watch videos to learn how to do a task, try our videos in "How Do I..."
and select the "How-to Videos."
Want information specific to engineering, use Subject and Course Guides.
Engineering Subject and Course Guides include contact information for me
as well as a chat box.
I am happy to help so do not hesitate to ask.
During the academic year, you can chat with library staff from noon on Sunday until
midnight on Friday and from 10 AM to midnight on Saturday
or give us a call.
Again, welcome! Good luck with your studies. And ask if there is any way I can help.