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Using SearchOhio and OhioLINK

Our community will now have access to an additional 60 million physical items from hundreds of public and academic libraries across Ohio. If MCLS does not have an item you want, we offer you the service of borrowing it from another library. Materials should arrive from other libraries within 2 weeks of request- many times within days. All you need is your MCLS library card!

How to Use SearchOhio and OhioLINK
  • Start with the Muskingum County Library catalog first. If the item is not available. Click the SearchOhio link in our catalog.
  • Search for desired item within the SearchOhio catalog. Items must be considered “AVAILABLE” at from their owning library for an MCLS patron to request the item.
  • If the item is not found through SearchOhio, try searching through OhioLINK by clicking the OhioLINK logo from the SearchOhio page.
  • When the item is located, click on REQUEST THIS ITEM.
  • Choose Muskingum County Library System as your library.
  • Enter your LAST NAME and your LIBRARY CARD NUMBER.
  • Choose your pick up location.
  • Click SUBMIT. You will then receive a message in the window if your request was successful or not.
  • The item will be delivered to the Muskingum County Library System location you specified.
  • Once the item is ready and available for you to pick up you will receive a courtesy notice letting you know that it has arrived.

Important Notes

How long does it take for the requested items to arrive?

Items are usually available within 3-10 business days.

How many items can I check out?

Limit: Between 25-75 items simultaneously requested from other libraries

How long may I borrow items?

Loan Period: 21 days (most items), 7 days (movies & other media)

What are the lost item costs?

Lost Items: $25 for SearchOhio and OhioLINK items after 30+ days overdue. These replacement fees will be billed for any items not returned within 30 days of the due date. 

How long do I have to pickup the requested items?

Pickup: Within 7 days of delivery

Can I renew items?

Renewals: 3 times (most items), 6 times (OhioLINK print items) as long as the items are not requested at the owning library. You must contact staff at MCLS to check on the status of–and renew–your SearchOhio and OhioLINK items.  This cannot be done online.

If you are unable to find the item you want, please contact us. We may be able to borrow the item for you through another source.