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Step-by-Step: Books & More

Step-by-Step: BLINK, the Library's Catalog

This "Step-by-Step" tutorial includes screenshots of BLINK, the Library's online catalog & OhioLINK to guide you through the process of finding books & more. Use the tabs at the left to navigate the guide. You may also want to watch the short video tutorial below.

Before getting started, there are a few things you should know.

Your Library Account

  • You will need your Surge card to borrow Library items.
  • You may want to review our Usage Policies.
  • You will need your college network ID (i.e. college email and password) to place holds, & to renew books. If you do not know your information, you can look it up using the ID & Username Lookup form. 

Ready to borrow? To get started in BLINK, just click the link below.

Watch & Learn


Watch & Learn

Our YouTube Playlist has quick tutorials on most of eBook & BLINK options. Click the menu icon in the playlist to go straight to the video you need.



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