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Access millions of items through SearchOhio and OhioLINK
If you’ve checked our library catalog but didn’t find what you needed, you have access to millions of additional items through the SearchOhio + OhioLINK combined catalog.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which types of items can you request through SearchOhio and OhioLINK?
Books, CDs, videos, DVDs, and more can be requested.
How long can you keep the items?
Books, CDs, and audio books from SearchOhio can be checked out for 21 days. DVDs, Blu-rays, and VHS can be checked out for 7 days.
Print materials from OhioLINK go out for 21 days; while all their audio-visual items only check out for 7 days.
All items can be renewed up to 3 times as long as there are no holds on the item.
What if an Item is Lost or Damaged?
There is a non-negotiable fee of $25.00 set by the SearchOhio consortium for lost or damaged items.
OhioLINK has set a non-negotiable fee of $125.00 for any lost or damaged items.
How do you find items through SearchOhio + OhioLINK?
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- Begin by searching the W-TCPL online catalog for the item you need. If you do not see the item that you need, that means that the W-TCPL does not own a copy, or if you see that all of the copies the W-TCPL owns are checked out, you can look through SearchOhio + OhioLINK.
- Click the words “Search Other Ohio Libraries” near the center right at the top of your search results. The catalogs of all SearchOhio and OhioLINK members will be searched!
- You will receive either a record for the item you wish to request, or a list of items with a similar title. Click on the title of the item you wish to request.
You’ve found the record for the item you wish to request, now what?
Click on “Get It” and a pop-up will appear for you to sign into your library account. You will need to enter your name, library barcode number, and PIN.
If you click the “Request This Item” link and no libraries that own this item can lend it, you will receive the message, “Sorry, no copies available for requests.”
If a library will lend the item, you will choose your pick-up location. Once the request is processed, you will receive a message stating your request was either successful or unsuccessful.
How will I know when my item arrives?
When your SearchOhio or OhioLINK item arrives, you will receive a phone call, email, text, or printed hold notice and the item will be held for you for 10 days. When items are due, return them to W-TCPL, and we will send them back to the proper library.
Are there any restrictions?
Library customers can request items via SearchOhio + OhioLINK only if:
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- The individual’s library account is in good standing.
- The individual does not have more than 50 SearchOhio / 25 OhioLINK items in process, including checkouts, holds, and returns.
SearchOhio Policies
- Items are usually available within 3-5 business days.
- Items will remain on the hold shelf for pickup for 10 days.
- Books, CDs, and audio books from SearchOhio can be checked out for 21 days. DVDs, Blu-rays, and VHS can be checked out for 7 days.
- The fee for damaged or lost items is $25.00.
- A replacement fee of $25.00 will be billed for any item not returned within 30 days of the due date.
- Borrowing privileges are denied to any user who has one or more overdue items on an account.
SearchOhio policies, fines, and charges are determined by the SearchOhio consortium and cannot be waived or negotiated.
OhioLINK Policies
- Items are usually available within 3-5 business days.
- Items will remain on the hold shelf for pickup for 10 days.
- Loan period is 21 days for printed items (up to 3 renewals if no holds on the item) and 7 days for media (up to 3 renewals if no holds on the item).
- The fee for damaged or lost items is $125.00.
- A replacement fee of $125.00 will be billed for any item not returned within 30 days of the due date.
- Borrowing privileges are denied to any user who has one or more overdue items on an account.
- Loan limit is 25 items.
OhioLINK policies, fines and charges are determined by the OhioLINK consortium and cannot be waived or negotiated.