SnagFilms.com offers the broadest collection of great full length independent movies you can watch right now, on demand, for free, and share with others – films that entertain and inform, engage and inspire, satisfy every taste, encourage discovery and create community. Its educational arm, Snag Learning, offers educational films and makes it easy to find appropriate selections based on subject, grade level, and channel (PBS, National Geographic, Explorer, and ITBS).

The goal of the Info Lit Toolkit is to provide a framework for sharing resources, insights and discussions that can enhance the teaching of information literacy on our campus and to support faculty efforts towards that end. The toolkit consists of tools, blog posts, interactive commenting features, and linking features that allow participants to find and share aids for teaching IL and to deepen their own understanding of IL.

Copyright, Fair Use, and Ownership 

Anne Gilliland of the Prior Health Sciences Copyright Management Office and Shannon Baird of University Libraries repeated this workshop by popular demand!  Check out the discussion around common copyright questions that come up in all disciplines and around all media.

Couldn't make the workshop but want to view the video?  See http://go.osu.edu/ccfairuse.

Frequently Asked Questions:

How can I put materials on Reserve?

Please contact, Tauni Graham Warner Library Circulation Supervisor, at graham.151@osu.edu or 49501 (740-364-9501) for assistance putting any materials on Reserve.

Are there any videos that can be used for classroom purposes?

The largest collection of videos for classroom use is maintained by OSU University Technology Services. To search their collection of over 4,000 videos, log into the OSU Media Library. This video collection is available to both OSU-Newark and COTC faculty. Requests must be placed with John D. Crissinger (69306) in the library. The Newark Campus Courier delivers these videos on Thursday, so please plan accordingly. Requests should be placed as early as possible to ensure a video will be available when needed. OSU-Newark faculty can also visit the Media Library in Lord Hall on the Columbus campus to pick up a video thus bypassing the courier service.

Further information about resources at the John L. & Christine Warner Library:

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How do I request the Library purchase materials?

Requests for purchase should be submitted by opening this form for books, dvds, vhs, or this form for journals or by contacting John D. Crissinger (69306). Be sure to include enough information (especially helpful is the title, author and ISBN) so that the item(s) requested are correctly identified.

What material formats will the library purchase?

The Library will acquire materials in virtually any format or language if needed for your classes. Although most acquisitions are text based, figurines, models, maps, digital, microform, and electronic are all considered.

How do I borrow a book or an article that OSU or OhioLINK does not own?

If no library in OhioLINK owns a copy that can be loaned, you may request a copy through Interlibrary Loan. Contact Tauni Graham (49501) for assistance.

What research support does the Library provide?

Along with these services the library also assist faculty with their research. Please fill out this form if you would like help in your research or contact John D. Crissinger (69306)

Faculty Publications

The John L. & Christine Warner Library collects and maintains copies of Newark faculty publications. If you, as a faculty member, would care to donate a copy of your publication(s) to the library, the library will be very appreciative. The collection of materials is shelved in the secure Archives area on the second floor of the John L. and Christine Warner Library and Student Center. See John D. Crissinger (69306) for details.

How can I create an online coursepack?

Click here to learn how to create an online coursepack

Does the library provide library instruction or workshops?

Library instruction is an important aspect of library service and is available upon request. At least 2 week’s notice is appreciated and please have at least two dates in mind in case your first date is already booked.  Please fill out this form for the library instructions or contact John D. Crissinger (69306) or 740-366-9306 to make an appointment or for additional information.

As able, the library also sponsors workshops on a wide range of topics. These will be announced to the faculty and/or campus community as they become scheduled. Suggestions for topics are always appreciated. Contact John D. Crissinger (69306) for more information.

How do I make a print out from the library terminals?

Library terminals require a Buck ID to print, they do not accept cash. Request assistance from the library staff at the circulation desk.

Circulation of library materials for faculty

Faculty enjoy the longest circulation periods possible. Most OSU books can be checked out for ten weeks and renewed indefinitely unless requested by another patron. There is no limit to the number of materials that can be checked out. The check out for OhioLINK books is the same as any other patron, which is three weeks and up to three more times as long as a hold has not been placed on the book.

However faculty are under the same guidelines and restrictions as any other patron when a hold or recall is placed upon a title they have checked out. The item must be returned within the designated time.

Fines

Faculty do not incur fines except for these three reasons.

• Recalls and holds – if the deadline for returning a recalled title or one on hold is violated, faculty will be fined at the same rate as other patrons ($10/day).
• Faculty are expected to settle all “lost & billed” obligations. 
• OhioLINK materials do not belong to Ohio State. They can be borrowed as a courtesy of the lending institution. Materials are generally checked out for 3 weeks and can be renewed an additional 3 times after which they must be returned, unless another patron has a hold on that item. Late returns incur a 50-cent per day fine. Failure to return OhioLINK materials in a timely manner endangers the borrowing privileges of the entire University.

Can I get books delivered to my office?

Although you will notice there is a pickup location as "my office" this service is not currently available on the Newark Campus.