Marion Campus Library: A User's Guide for Visitors
Welcome to the Marion Campus Library of Ohio State University and Marion Technical College! The library is open to all who wish to pursue life-long learning through the use of the library resources. No identification or fee is necessary to use most library collections in-house but some special collections have restricted access.
The libraries's primary purpose is to serve the campus students, faculty and staff. We are not a public library; and therefore we grant users privileges to anyone other than our students and faculty as just that; a privilege.
Visitors are expected to comply with all posted and written library policies when using the library materials and facilities. The library reserves the right to prohibit access to the library to any individual who fails to comply with those policies.
General Information
The library is located in the Library/Classroom Building. It is jointly used by the students, faculty, and staff of Ohio State at Marion and Marion Technical College.
The Marion Campus Library Collection includes over 50,000 books, a large reference collection and over 300 subscriptions. Also available are print periodical indexes, microforms, maps, newspapers, and a pamphlet file. In addition, special collections in careers and children's literature as well as the Warren G. Harding/Norman Thomas Research Collection are also available.
The library is an electronic environment; the catalog is an online system called OSCAR (Ohio State Catalog for Automated Retrieval). Many print resources and indexes as well as electronic resources and databases are available for use. Our library is also part of a larger electronic card catalog system, called OhioLINK and many resources are available through that system also. Both OSCAR and OhioLINK catalogs can be searched by title, author, subject, keyword and call number. The catalogs can be accessed remotely via the World Wide Web:
OSCAR http://library.ohio-state.edu
OhioLINK http://www.ohiolink.edu
Remote access for the electronic databases and full-text resources is not available for courtesy borrowers.
The library regularly supports events and activities on campus as well as special community programs. Please call Ohio State at Marion at 740-389-OSUM or Marion Technical College at 740-389-4363 for a listing of campus events.
In addition, the library provides these community services:
- Exhibits and displays in the library which are open to the public
- Serves as a site for federal and state tax forms
- Tours and talks are available for clubs and community groups as well as area schools. Please schedule in advance with the head librarian.
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Reference Requests
The librarian will answer factual questions and will assist users in research projects and queries. Questions are accepted in person, by letter, by e-mail and by telephone.
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Computers and Equipment
Library computers and equipment are provided for our students, faculty, and staff. They have priority of use. Visitors may use computers and equipment if available, but will be asked to vacate a computer station if needed. Visitors are expected to comply with posted policies regarding appropriate use. Violators will be prohibited from use. Other equipment may be available for use in the library. Please ask circulation staff.
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Audio-Visual Center
The library also maintains an audio-visual collection that includes DVD's, compact discs, audiocassettes, and videocassettes. These materials cannot be checked out; visitors can listen to or view these materials in the library. Most can be located by searching the library catalog.
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Printing/Copying
The Library is a pay-to-print facility. That means if you want to print from our computer workstations. Or make a photocopy, you will need to pay. Printing costs 10¢ per page. Workstations are networked to a central printer located at the Circulation Desk. Stop by the desk to pick up and pay for your printouts. The library has two copiers. Both copiers accept coins (dimes, nickels, quarters and bills) and give you change. The Circulation Desk staff will be happy to assist you with any printing concerns.
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Faxing and Laminating
These services are not available to the public.
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Lost and Found
Personal items lost in the library or left in the copier that are found by others and turned in are held at the circulation desk for one quarter then transferred to the main Lost and Found at Maynard Hall.
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Gifts and Donations
Money donated to purchase library materials in memoriam is welcome. Contact the head librarian if you wish to make a contribution or a donation.
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Circulation Privileges
Those who are not currently faculty, staff or students at OSUM or MTC may register for courtesy user privileges. User privileges fall into 2 categories: System Courtesy and Local Courtesy.
System Courtesy privileges are available to current (active) members of The Ohio State University Alumni Association or anyone purchasing a membership to the OSU Friends of the Libraries organization. It includes borrowing books from other OSU locations and OhioLINK institutions. Article Interlibrary Loan is not permitted. Please see library staff for more information on this option.
Local Courtesy privileges are open to the community-at-large. They include borrowing books and periodicals at the Marion Campus only; there is no Interlibrary Loan available. Materials cannot be requested from other OSU libraries or OhioLINK institutions. A photo ID (Drivers License or State ID) is required to register and privileges are valid for one year from date of registration. There is no charge to register but card holders will assume responsibility for all materials charged out to his or her card as well as any fines, lost/damaged materials and recalled items. Do not give them to other persons. Cards are non transferable. Borrowing privilege permit 10 checkouts. Books circulate for three weeks, periodicals for three days. Please ask at the Circulation Desk for a registration form. All courtesy card holders are asked to notify the library of changes in address, telephone, or e-mail address.
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Visitor Parking
Parking is available relatively close to the library and handicapped parking is also available. Parking lots are located to the east and west of the building Click here to view a map.
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Hours
The Marion Campus Library is open throughout the academic year. Normal hours during fall, winter, and spring quarters are:
Monday-Thursday |
8 a.m. - 9 p.m. |
Friday |
8 a.m.- 5 p.m. |
Weekend hours may vary from quarter to quarter. Please check posted schedule or contact the library for current hours.
Hours typically change during break weeks and summer quarter. For current library hours, call 740-725-6254.
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Telephone Numbers
Head Librarian, Betsy Blankenship
(blankenship.5@osu.edu)
(blankenshipb@mtc.edu) |
740-725-6231 |
Technical Services, Patricia Wood
(wood.360@osu.edu)
(woodp@mtc.edu) |
740-725-6335 |
Evening/Weekend Supervisor, Jessica Osborne
(osborne.199@osu.edu)
(osbornej@mtc.edu) |
740-725-6327 |
Circulation Desk |
740-725-6254 |
Library Hours |
740-725-6254 |
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