Library Information & Resources
- Access & Privileges
Learn about our circulation and access to resources policies for State Employees and Ohio Residents. - Borrow, Renew, Return
Learn how to use library resources, including borrowing, renewing and returning your items. - Building and Location Information
Information about how to contact us, business hours, our location and directions, parking, and WiFi access. - Current Research & Topic Alerts
Contact a librarian to learn how to set up your own alerts. Service provided for state employees only. - Deafness and Outreach Collection
A collection targeted toward interpreters, American Sign Language students, parents and professionals working within the deaf community. - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Resources (PDF)
These Diversity, Equity & Inclusion books address race, disability, and identity in America. The list includes links to the Ohio Digital Library and discussion questions. - Find an Ohio Library
Browse our library directories to find an Ohio library near you. - Get a Library Card
Take the first step and get a library card. Register as a State Employee or Ohio resident - Log in to Your Account
If you’re already a member, you can access your account history and more by logging in. - Reserve a Meeting Room
Reserve a meeting room for library activities and programs, for work-related purposes or for library-related functions. - Sign Up for a Mailing List
Join one of our public mailing lists (listservs) to receive information on a variety of library topics. - Suggest a Title
Recommend a book for the State Library of Ohio collection.
Library Amenities
Available amenities at the State Library include:
- Restrooms
- Vending machines including snacks, coffee, and soft drinks (machine takes currency up to $10 bill but does not take credit cards)
- 2 self-service microwaves for public use
- 7 public computers
- 1 public computer equipped with assistive technology for low vision users
- Self-service printing and copying is available for 10 cents per page
- Self-service digital scanning to an individual’s email is free
- Free Parking
Outside groups using library meeting rooms may choose to serve refreshments in the meeting rooms with the exception of alcoholic beverages, which are prohibited.
Groups are responsible for making their own catering or food arrangements and for all clean up after their meeting.
Tutorials and Research Help
We provide a variety of tools to support research and continued education efforts including video tutorials, topic guides, tips on how to search effectively, access to skill-building sites and more!
Services for the Blind & Print Disabled
Learn about our services for the blind and print disabled, including our Talking Book program, and access a wide variety of promotional items to support these services in your library.