OhioLINK

The Gund Library is a member of OhioLINK, a consortium of more than 100 Ohio colleges and universities, and the State Library of Ohio. OhioLINK provides access to millions of items statewide, as well as an array of digital resources.  

Who may borrow OhioLINK items?

Cleveland Institute of Art degree-program students and faculty, emeritus faculty, and most staff may borrow items from OhioLINK.

Requesting OhioLINK Items

If an item is unavailable through our catalog, then it’s possible to borrow it through OhioLINK. Materials may be requested from other OhioLINK libraries for delivery to the Gund Library in approximately 3-5 business days. There is no fee for borrowing OhioLINK materials.

Once you have located the item you want in the OhioLINK central catalog:

• Click on “request this item” link
• Select “CWRU” as your institution and “CIA--Gund Art Library” as your pick-up location
• Type in your name and your library account number, and click “submit”
• You will receive an email at your CIA email address when your requested item is available for pick up

OhioLINK Loan Periods and Fines

General loan periods

• Faculty: loan period is 42 days with 6 renewals
• Students and staff: loan period is 21 days with 6 renewals.
• DVDs and CDs: loan period is 7 days and these items are usually not renewable

OhioLINK fines

• Replacement fee for lost or damaged items: $125. If item is returned after billing, the fine will be reduced to $50. If you have lost or damaged an OhioLINK item, please contact us as soon as possible. 

Courtesy notices, overdue notices, and bills for OhioLINK items are sent to your CIA email address.

Borrowing privileges are suspended if the amount owed on your library account exceeds $15.00.

Using OhioLINK Databases

Access to the OhioLINK databases is available on campus and remotely from off campus.

Visiting Other OhioLINK Libraries

As a current student, faculty or staff with a clear library record, you have borrowing privileges at any OhioLINK library. Present a valid CIA ID to that library’s circulation staff, and tell them you are an OhioLINK visiting patron.

If an item is not available through our local consortium catalog, please check the OhioLINK catalog, SearchOhio, and the Cleveland Public Library catalog. If you still can't find what you're looking for, ask the staff about Interlibrary Loan Services.