Use the library catalog to find a variety of library materials, including books and ebooks with links to full text, reserve materials by professor or course, periodicals located in the library, reference materials, video files,DVDs, audiobooks, and more. Inquire at the Library Services Desk if you have questions or need help finding a book.

When you find an item in the catalog, note the "status." Is the item available for check out? If not, you may put a hold on the item so it cannot be renewed by the current user. If the item is available, record the location and call number to find it on the shelves in the library. If you need assistance locating the books in the stacks, inquire at the Library Services desk. See: opens new windowLibrary Information and Policies.

Limit your search results to a resource type such as DVD, ebooks, Holy Spirit Resource Center, or reference.

Sort your results by relevance, date, title, author or material type.

Use the Book Cart buttons (located to the left of the titles) to create a list of records. Then, to view your list of records click the "View Saved" button at the top of the page.

To locate a book on the shelves:
- Look at the status to determine if the book is available
- Identify the location in the library
- Record the call number to find the book on the shelves

When you log in to your library account you can renew books online, check due dates of books, view your search and borrowing history, build lists of saved books, and more.

To access your library account:

In the library catalog, click Sign In located at the top or bottom of the screen. In your account, you can view your checkouts and requested items. If you are logged into your account, you can save items to lists by clicking the Save button next to each item.

To set up and save your reading history:

Log in to your account. Use the drop-down menu next to My Account and select Profile. You can use the buttons enable or disable your search and borrowing history.

If your library books are not overdue, you can easily renew them online.

Go to the Library catalog and sign in using your ORU single sign-on credentials. Under My Account, select Checkouts to view and renew your items.

• Overdue books cannot be renewed online. If books are overdue, you must bring them into the library for renewal.
• DVDs, audiobooks, headphones and reserve items cannot be renewed online and must be brought to the Library Services Desk for renewal.
• As a courtesy, three days prior to the due date of your books, Library Circulation Services will send you an email with a link to log in and renew your books online.

The self-checkout unit at the Library Services Desk can also be used to renew your books. Simply check your books out again to renew them.

The library encourages users to use the self-checkout unit near the Library Services Desk. Please note that reserve items, DVDs, audiobooks and headphones will need to be checked out at the circulation counter.

To use self-check out, your library account must be active. Sign into My Account in the library catalog. If you are successful and do not have a past expiration date, you are ready for self-check out. If you are unable to access your library account, go to the Library Services Desk for assistance.

The Library Services Desk closes 15 minutes before the library's closing time. The self-check machine may be used any time the library is open by patrons whose library registration is current and whose library account is clear.