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 You are here: Library Home > Requesting materials to be sent to Edision/NW State

Students in Bluffton University programs at Edison Community College or Northwest State Community College may request materials through the OhioLINK Library Catalog for pickup at either the Edison or Northwest State campus libraries through OhioLINK's "Pickup Anywhere" service. Here are some basic steps for completing such requests:

PLACING A REQUEST

  • Use the OhioLINK Library Catalog to locate books or other library materials. The OhioLINK Library Catalog is here: http://olc1.ohiolink.edu/ .
  • Once you see the book you want on the screen, and you verify that there is at least one AVAILABLE copy, click on the "REQUEST THIS ITEM" link, usually in the top third of the page, in the center. Note: if there are no available copies but there are copies that are currently checked out, continue with this requesting process to put yourself "next in line" for these materials. When a "requested" checked out item is returned to its home library, it will be forwarded to the next person in line.
  • The next screen will ask for the name of your institution. Select Bluffton University.
  • The next screen will ask for the following four pieces of information:
    • Name: Enter your name as it appears on your Bluffton ID card.
    • Barcode: Enter the number on the back of your Bluffton ID card. It should start with 21195 and have 9 more digits.
    • Pickup Institution: You will see Bluffton University here. You may change this to either "Edison CC" or "Northwest St CC" so that the book will be sent to your coursework site instead.
    • Pickup Location: For example, when you choose Edison CC from the Pickup Institution menu, the only option in the Pickup Location box will be "Edison Library". Northwest State will also only have one Pickup Location. This is correct.
  • Click on SUBMIT when you've filled in these four options.
  • You should receive a confirmation screen that your request was successful. If you don't get that confirmation, use the Ask A Librarian link at the bottom of the screen to contact us for assistance.

HOW WILL I KNOW WHEN MY BOOKS ARE READY FOR PICKUP?

Because you are a Bluffton student, we are responsible for sending you a pickup notice once your book is ready for you to pick up - even if you have the book sent to Edison or Northwest State. You can call or visit the Edison/Northwest State library to see if your book/books have arrived, but you can also check your library account online to track the progress of your requests.

  • Visit our website at http://www.bluffton.edu/library and look for "Check your library account" under LINKS FOR STUDENTS (in the center column).
  • You'll be asked to enter your name and barcode number to enter your account.
  • Once you're inside your account, you can see what books you have checked out, any outstanding requests, and fines or other information. You can renew your books through your online account as well.
  • In the Requests area, look for "OHIOLINK RCVD" or "READY FOR PICKUP" or "ON HOLDSHELF" to appear - that's your signal that a book or books is ready for you to pick up.

Please note: Books or other materials that you request to be sent to and check out from Edison or Northwest State should be returned to that checkout point to make sure the items clear your account after they're returned.

Questions? Please contact us using the Ask A Librarian link below.