St. John Paul II Library
740-283-6366
The St. John Paul II Library offers a collection of books, videos, journals, newspapers, and an online catalog. The library provides access to over 200 online and full-text research databases. The library’s collections, along with public-access computers, a wireless network, archival resources, and private study areas, are available throughout the two floors of the library. The library is open over 90 hours a week. The Center for Success is located on the first floor of the library.
Reference materials and periodicals are available for use in the library; circulating books may be checked out for three weeks and audio-visuals for one week. You may renew materials online by accessing the library’s website. A link for your library account can be found on the library website. The library website also includes current hours and library policies. All of this can be accessed through the Port. Library barcode numbers are embedded on the back of student identification cards and can also be found on the Port.
Additional material is provided through the library’s membership and participation in statewide academic library consortia, OhioLINK (Ohio Library and Information Network), and OPAL (Ohio Private Academic Libraries). OhioLINK membership includes the State Library of Ohio, public university libraries, independent college libraries, two-year college libraries, regional campus libraries, law school libraries and medical school libraries located throughout Ohio. OhioLINK provides access to:
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over 50 million books and other library materials,
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more than 200 electronic research databases,
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over 30 million electronic journal articles, and
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over 300,000 e-books.
Popular online full-text databases include:
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ATLA, Religion and Philosophy Collection, Philosopher’s Index, JSTOR
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America – History and Life, Historical Abstracts
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Lexis-Nexis, ERIC, Educational Research Complete
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PsycINFO, CINAHL, MEDLINE
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Academic Search Complete (World’s Largest Academic Online Database)
In addition, the Library provides interlibrary loan services, nationally and internationally, for materials unable to be borrowed through OhioLINK or other sources. Drop-in or by-appointment research and reference assistance is available in-person, online, and via email or phone.
Library instruction and information literacy classes are available to introduce students to print and database sources and to teach and enhance searching skills. One-on-one instruction is also available by contacting the library.