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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.
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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.

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

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Ensure that you include all numbers listed on your UD ID, including the 0 at the end, if there is one.
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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.
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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.

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

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Typically you will receive an email that an item is ready for you to pick up. You can check on the status of items by logging in to your library account.
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May I borrow items like a dry-erase marker, a phone charger or a laptop charger?

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Yes. Check availability of these items at either the Hello Desk or Information Point on the first floor during their open hours. Another option is purchasing items from the supplies vending machine in the first-floor Refuel Zone.
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