If you cannot find what you need in our library catalog, you may request items with your RML library card from other libraries across the state of Ohio through SearchOhio and OhioLINK. SearchOhio allows you access to materials from other public libraries across the state. OhioLINK gives you access to materials from Ohio college and university libraries. Most of OhioLINK materials are academic publications, textbooks, and special materials.
Lending periods and fines will differ from those at Reed Memorial Library. Generally, SearchOhio and OhioLINK print, audiobooks, and music may be borrowed for 21days with 3 possible renewals. Videos may be borrowed for 7 days, with 3 possible renewals. You must adhere to the lending library's loan period and pay late fees according to Search Ohio's terms. All materials that you request will be sent to Reed Memorial Library and we will contact you when they are ready for you to check out.
It usually takes 7-10 days for us to receive and process your material requests through SearchOhio and OhioLINK.
Because the software for SearchOhio is new, it may take some time to become familiar with how it operates. Below are some FAQ to help you navigate successfully.
Q: Why am I getting the 'Request Unsuccessful' pop-up?
A: The most common reason is that the item is available at your local library. First, check your local library catalog and place the hold there if the item is available. If it is not available at your location, but it is showing available through the SearchOhio catalog, then there is probably a hold on that item at the owning location that has not yet been processed or the owning library has rules that make it unable to lend through SearchOhio, such as being a new book. Please check again at a later time or date and try the request again.
Q: How do I narrow my search down to BluRay/DVD?
A: First, use the filters to narrow down to Video Recording. Then select the item you want to see if the format is included in either the title or description. If not, search Amazon or other online retailers for the ASIN number associated with the item. Search that number on the catalog. If that does not work, simply request one of the titles. The specific refinement choice, either BluRay or DVD, will come in an update soon. In the meantime, try putting the format next to the title or artist. Ex: Enchanted and DVD. If it is still unclear as to which one you will receive, try putting two different items of the same title on hold. If one of them is not the format you wanted, simply hand it back to the staff member. Again, this will be fixed in a future update to the catalog.
Q: I’m in a book club and need a certain number of copies. How do I tell how many copies there are in SearchOhio?
A: The new catalog does not show the number of copies, so we recommend that you keep placing holds on the same item until it says there are no more copies. Tip! Different editions will show up as different records, so make sure to scroll down to the screen to potentially see more of the same title.
Q: How do I narrow it down to Large Print?
A: Use the Refine Results tab and select Subjects/Concepts/Large Print. If it is available as a large print book, it will be one of the options. Select the box and then click Apply. Large print will be moved to Format in a future update.
Q: How can I tell if an item is available in the SearchOhio catalog?
A: First, login to the SearchOhio catalog using your library card, then, click on the item. There will be a box that says whether it’s available to lend or not. Tip! Different editions will show up as different records, so make sure to scroll down to the screen to potentially see more of the same title.
Q: Why can’t I see my holds under my account on SearchOhio?
A: The login on SearchOhio simply enables you to place holds. You can see all your holds by logging into your account on the library’s regular website. You can also contact the library for information about all your local and SearchOhio holds.
Q: How do I get to OhioLINK?
A: OhioLINK materials will be available through the same SearchOhio catalog on Feb. 16th. The wait is to make sure that the catalog is operating and functional before the millions of OhioLINK items are added to the system.
