OhioLINK: EJC Down

Database Update OhioLINK

"As of 4:25pm Thursday, the EJC is down due to a hardware problem. We have engineers looking at the problem. We will post updates when and as necessary."

"The same problem has made many of the OSearch databases unavailable also. It appears that PsycINFO, ERIC, and Biological Abstracts/BIOSIS are up. All other OSearch databases are currently down."

Update: Journal Access in AU Library Catalog

Systems Librarian Jan Marotta reports that catalog access of the library's current electronic journal collection has been restored. A significant number of behind-the-scenes tasks remain, however users will find the collection functional. Please feel free to contact the library if you find problem links in the catalog.

Thank you for your continued patience.

Library Spotlight: Reference Area

The newest edition to the library main floor reorganization project is our reference area! Located next to the reference collection, this easily accessible dedicated reference and information station makes it easy to work with an AU librarian in a comfortable setting.

Questions about research? Problems with a locating information for an assignment? Finding help in the library is easy; pull up a chair and spend some quality time working with a reference librarian.

Library Spotlight: Display Cases

There are a number of display cases throughout the library providing information to users about campus activities and various library collections. New to the library is a display case in the basement located directly outside of the elevators. The current display, Ohio's Native Voices, was created by Serials & Technical Services Assistant Karin Hootman and features Native American Tribes in Ohio.

Library Catalog & Journal Access

Many thanks to users who are continuing to report broken links within the library catalog. We are working diligently to restore catalog access points to journals and electronic books and understand the frustration this process is causing.

Access to research databases using Journals A to Z, LibGuides, and the library's Databases by Title web page is fully restored for users on and off campus.


Journal Access & AU Library Catalog

• Restoration of access to 74,000+ journal links from the library catalog is in progress.
• Records are being restored in batches of 5,000 and over 15,000 records have been loaded thus far.
• We anticipate the process will be complete within the next six to eight weeks.

Electronic Books & AU Library Catalog

• We are continuing to restore access to our e-book collection from the library catalog.
• There are currently 46,000+ e-books in the catalog from different vendors.
• It is anticipated full access to e-books in the catalog will be restored by the end of the term.

Library Hours

A quick reminder, library hours are incorrectly posted on two pages within the new university web site, please note our regular fall hours have not changed:

• Monday - Thursday: 7:45 am to Midnight
• Friday: 7:45 am to 5:00 pm
• Saturday: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
• Sunday: 1:00 pm to Midnight

Thank you for your continued patience.

Log in questions?

We have had questions regarding the web site login option located in the gold bar, top right corner of each web site page (see green arrow). This is not the login for library database access.

This login is a component of the new university web site, it allows users to personalize their web site experience. Select the login option to view the User Account page; enter your AU Username and corresponding password and log in.


After login, you will be directed to the tab and information best suited for your needs. Students will see the Current Students tab and Faculty & Staff their information page. Remember, the library is a direct link below online resources for current students!


If you are using a public access computer, feel free to log out after you have finished. On your personal computer, it will generally remember your login. Keep in mind, this particular login option is for the web site, not library databases. Off campus users will continue to authenticate using traditional means.