Frequently Asked Questions

Roesch Library generally does not purchase textbooks assigned to students for their classes. In some cases, faculty may have placed materials for their courses on reserve for student use. Students may be also able to find an earlier edition of a textbook or a copy of a supplemental book. Search by title in UDiscover and look for the "Reserve" icon under the title and/or the note "On Reserve: Inquire at Hello Desk" next to the book's location.

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.

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.

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.

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

The new UDiscover launched June 25, 2025, in collaboration with the OhioLINK Library consortium. UDiscover replaces the UD Library catalog, Library Publications search (sometimes known as Journals Search), and old version of UDiscover with a more integrated system. You can get more information on the UDiscover User Guide