How to Order Items from OhioLINK

Columbus State ERC patrons may order books and other items from other OhioLINK libraries if they are not available at our library.  The following instructions explain the process.

1. Start by searching Columbus State's CSLINK catalog. If we do not have what you are looking for, or it is already checked out, missing, etc., you can then switch to the OhioLINK Library Catalog to see if it is available at another library. There are links at the top and bottom of the CSLINK catalog page.
   
   

2. When you bring up the OhioLINK catalog record for an item, select the

   • X# OhioLINK libraries have this item link to make sure the item's status is AVAILABLE.
     
     

3. If it is available, you can them select the

   • REQUEST THIS ITEM link and follow the onscreen instructions by choosing Columbus State Community College as the institution you are affiliated with, entering your name and your Columbus State ERC barcode number. The system will automatically ship the item to the ERC unless you specifically choose to pick it up at another college.
     
     

4. Delivery to CSCC is usually within 3-5 business days. You will be notified when items arrive by phone or mail, but it is the patron's responsibility to check on the status of their request. Items are kept for pick-up two weeks after delivery and then returned if not claimed.  Patrons can also check the status of their OhioLink requests using the online account manager.  The status will be identified with one of the following descriptions:

   • Requested = waiting to be shipped
   • In Transit = shipped from lending library
   • Received = here at Columbus State ERC and ready to be picked up at the Circulation Desk

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