Frequently Asked Questions

How do I renew items I've borrowed?

For items borrowed from the MSJ Library, OhioLINK, and SearchOhio:
You can renew items through your Library Account, by phone at (513) 244-4216, or via email at library@msj.edu. Keep in mind that renewing items is possible but not guaranteed. Sometimes lending libraries deny renewal requests because their patrons have requested the item. If a renewal request is denied by the lending library, the item must be returned immediately.

For items borrowed via Interlibrary Loan items (ILL):
Renewals depend on the lending institution. Most libraries permit one or two renewals of interlibrary loan items, or else assign a long loan period without renewals. You can renew your item by sending an email to interlibraryloan@msj.edu. If the item is not eligible for renewal, we will let you know.

General rules for renewals:

• MSJ students may renew OhioLINK books 6 times (for an extra 21-day period per renewal), and media 3 times (for an extra 7-day period per renewal).
• MSJ faculty, staff, and Sisters of Charity may renew OhioLINK books 6 times (for an extra 42-day period per renewal), and media 3 times (for an extra 7-day period per renewal).
• Visiting patrons (OhioLINK, SearchOhio, residents of the State of Ohio) may renew OhioLINK books 4 times (for an extra 21-day period per renewal), and media 1 time (for an extra 7-day period per renewal).

More information can be found at "Borrowing Guidelines."