Sinclair Students/Faculty/Staff
Students, faculty, and staff will need to present a Tartan Card or valid state photo ID or driver’s license to borrow materials from the Sinclair Library. Students can obtain a Tartan Card from the Registrar's Office (Building 10, Room 204).
Alumni
Our policy on library privileges for alumni has changed. We no longer give graduating students borrowing privileges for a year. Also, we no longer offer lifetime borrowing privileges through the Alumni Association. Alumni who paid for Lifetime membership are grandfathered in, but no new alumni will be added.
However, as an Ohio resident, you have some options that will give you nearly the same access to library resources that you had as a student.
You are also welcome to come to the Sinclair Library and use a guest computer. This would give you access to all the library’s subscription databases.
OhioLINK
Students, faculty, and staff from OhioLINK institutions must have a valid college ID and a photo ID in order to borrow materials from the Sinclair Library.
General Public
Any person may use the books, magazines, and reference services available while in the Sinclair Library. Non-students who need to borrow Sinclair materials should contact their local public library for borrowing policies.
Loan Periods - Students
Item | Loan Period | Renewal? |
---|---|---|
Sinclair Books* | Three Weeks | Six Renewals |
Sinclair Magazines** | One Week | One Renewal |
Sinclair Newspapers*** | One Week | No |
Sinclair Audio Cassettes | One Week | Three Renewals |
Sinclair Audio CDs | One Week | Three Renewals |
Sinclair Video Materials | One Week | Three Renewals |
Sinclair DVDs | One Week | Three Renewals |
Group Study Rooms | Two Hours | No |
Laptop Computer | Three Hours | No |
OhioLINK/SearchOhio Books | Three Weeks | Six Renewals |
OhioLINK/SearchOhio Media | One Week | Three Renewals |
*Students can borrow up to 50 items.
**Periodical (magazine) checkouts are limited to 10 issues.
***Selected titles do not circulate.
Loan Periods - Faculty/Staff
Item | Loan Period | Renewal? |
---|---|---|
Sinclair Books* | Seventy Days | Six Renewals |
Sinclair Magazines | One Week | One Renewal |
Sinclair Newspapers** | One Week | No |
Sinclair Media | Three Weeks | One Renewal |
Group Study Rooms | No | No |
Laptop Computers | Three Hours | No |
OhioLINK/SearchOhio Books (Faculty) | Six Weeks | Six Renewals |
OhioLINK/SearchOhio Books (Staff) | Three Weeks | Six Renewals |
OhioLINK/SearchOhio Media | One Week | Three Renewals |
*McNaughton Books are only loaned for 3 weeks - and are renewable.
**Selected titles do not circulate.
Items listed as renewable must be renewed on or before their due date can be renewed in person at the Library Service Desk, or by using the My Library Account/Renewal option on the Library’s website. Patrons should always review the renewal status in their account.
Sinclair Library and OhioLINK materials cannot be renewed if the item has been requested by another patron. Reminder notices are sent to your Sinclair email account as a reminder to patrons to renew items before they are due. All fines incurred before renewal still apply.
Account information including renewals, materials checked out, requested materials and fines owed are available through your My Library Account.
For more information, contact the Library Service Desk at the Sinclair Library: Phone: 937-512-3007 or by email at: circulation@sinclair.edu
Courtesy Reminder Notices
Sinclair students, faculty, and staff will receive courtesy email reminder notices indicating the due date 3 days before the item is due. All email notices will be sent to Sinclair email addresses ONLY.
Placing a Hold
Holds on Sinclair titles can be placed by library staff at the Library Service Desk or by patrons through the Sinclair online catalog. The Library will notify you through your Sinclair email account when the item is available for pickup.