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At Kent State
KentLINK
KentLINK is the library catalog for all 8 campuses of the University. It identifies what books, journals, government publications, and media (computer files, films, CDs, etc.) are owned and indicates their availability.
Course Reserves (electronic materials)
Provides access to electronic copies of materials designated by Kent State faculty for use in specific courses.
Course Reserves (print materials)
Provides access to books, copies of print materials, and media designated by Kent State faculty for use in specific courses.
Digital Media Center
Several databases of electronic images, videos, and sound; will eventually also include numeric data and other types of electronic media.
Electronic Books
Access to electronic book services available at Kent State University.
Special Collections and Archives
Finding aids and inventories for the collections in Kent State's Special Collections and Archives. Books in Special Collections and Archives are cataloged in KentLINK.
At Ohio Colleges and Universities
OhioLINK Library Catalog
The OhioLINK Library Catalog is the database of all books and other materials owned by the 85 public and private colleges and universities that are OhioLINK member libraries. For any item not available at KSU, it is possible to request the item online and have it sent to any KSU library or another OhioLINK institution for pick up.
At Other Libraries
Books and materials not held by Kent State or available through the OhioLINK Library Catalog can be requested from other libraries through Interlibrary Loan. Use the following catalogs to find materials available at other libraries.
Find an Ohio Public Library
The Ohio Public Library Information Network provides this directory of library catalogs and Web sites for public libraries throughout the state.
Selected Local Online Catalogs
Access to online catalogs found in Northeastern Ohio libraries.
Selected Subject, National, and International Library Catalogs
Access to online catalogs found in presidential, public, medical, national and international libraries.
WorldCat
Contains records to over 100 million items in most (if not all) subject areas. Materials may include books, computer data files and programs, films, journal and magazine titles, newspapers, manuscripts, musical scores, and more. Not included are individual articles, stories, or book chapters. Updated daily.
