Frequently Asked Questions

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How does printing work, and where can I print?

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See UDit’s guide to printing at UD. You are able to print at several locations on campus; Roesch Library has two 3-in-1 machines that print, copy and scan.

Can someone come to where I am studying and enforce the noise levels?

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We can remind people of the acceptable noise levels of each floor; however, the sixth floor is the only dedicated silent space. Please call Information Point at 937-229-4234.

What are your hours? When do you close?

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Library hours can be found on our hours page; you can also call 937-229-4221 to hear our hours for the week.

Can I get my textbooks at Roesch Library?

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No. Roesch Library generally does not purchase textbooks assigned to students for their classes. In some cases, students may be able to find an earlier edition of a textbook or a copy of a supplemental book. Search by title in the Roesch Library and OhioLINK catalogs.

I have a question about my library account because I was billed, I lost an item, I have an item overdue, or I’m waiting on a book. Who should I contact?

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Our access services department handles library account questions. Please call Information Point at 937-229-4234 or email circdesk@udayton.edu for assistance with questions about your library account.

Can I get online full-text access to this item?

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Enter the item title in UDiscover to see UD's access options. You can also search for a journal or publication’s title to check availability.

How do I reserve a space, such as a study room, in Roesch Library? How do I cancel a booking? How do I find the room I reserved?

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Use libcal.udayton.edu to reserve a space in advance; you can also scan the QR code posted outside the room to check availability and reserve it on the spot.

You can cancel a study room booking from the reservation confirmation email sent to your UD email.

Refer to the library’s online floor maps or the maps posted next to each elevator to locate a room or space.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does printing work, and where can I print?

Can someone come to where I am studying and enforce the noise levels?

What are your hours? When do you close?

Can I get my textbooks at Roesch Library?

I have a question about my library account because I was billed, I lost an item, I have an item overdue, or I’m waiting on a book. Who should I contact?

Can I get online full-text access to this item?

How do I reserve a space, such as a study room, in Roesch Library? How do I cancel a booking? How do I find the room I reserved?

Why does my UD ID number not work when I try to log in to my library account?

May I borrow items like a dry-erase marker, a phone charger or a laptop charger?

I requested a book. How do I know when it’s ready for me to pick up?

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