Law Students - Scholar and OhioLINK
Scholar is the electronic catalog system of the Law Library and University Library at Cleveland State University. CSU also participates in OhioLINK, the state-wide library consortia. As a student at CSU, you can request materials from the Scholar and OhioLINK systems. For additional information on methods for accessing Law Library resources and materials, see the Library Catalogs page. For information on circulation loan periods and fines, see the Law Library Circulation Policies and Services page.
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Scholar
catalog url: http://scholar.csuohio.edu/search/
Watch this two minute video to learn how to seach Scholar.
Information on Creating a Scholar PIN
Information on Scholar Saved Searches (Preferred search) - Save your search and have new catalog records fitting your search emailed to you
For information on the Scholar system, consult Scholar's:
Help with Searching
Help with Preferred Searches
Help with Renewals
OhioLINK
You can order items that Cleveland Marshall's library or CSU's library do not have via Ohiolink. The items come from other universities in Ohio.
catalog url: http://olc1.ohiolink.edu/search/
For help searching the OhioLINK catalog, click on "Search Tips" at the top right of the OhioLINK catalog page.
Items requested via OhioLINK are usually delivered within 3-7 business days. Law Library Access Services staff will notify you when your item arrives.
My Account
My Account is a Scholar feature that:
- Lists checked out and when they are due.
- Enables you to renew books.
- Place a hold on an item that is checked out by someone else.
- See if you have any library fines.
You log in with your name, CSU ID number, and a PIN number (that you create).
My Account is available both on campus and off campus.
How do I get a PIN?
- Go to Scholar and click on "My Account "
- Fill out your name and CSU ID# and click on submit
- The system will prompt you to enter a new PIN
Your My Account PIN will also allow you to remotely access research databases.
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