Circulation Most of our print materials are located in the basement. You may return your materials at the circulation desk in the Library Service Suite (room 100). Renewals may be made through the online catalog. Check your account and renew books through My Library Card.
You can access OneSearch from any computer connected to the Internet whether on-campus or off-campus.
You can use OneSearch to see if a book is available in our library or another UC library. If a book you want is not available at UC, you may be able to find and borrow it through the OhioLINK. The Law Library does not have the authority to waive fines from other libraries. Check your account and renew books at My Library Card.
When you find a title through OneSearch, that is owned by another UC library:
If a book you want is not available at UC, you may be able to find and borrow it through the OhioLINK. To get a book from OhioLINK:
The book will be delivered to the Law Library and we will deliver it to you when it arrives. Be aware that it may take 3 or more days to arrive. The Law Library does not have the authority to waive fines from other libraries. Check your account and renew books at My Library Card.
If a book you want is not available in OneSearch or OhioLINK, you will need to submit an Interlibrary Loan Request.
The book will be delivered to the Law Library and we will deliver it to you when it arrives. Be aware that it may take 10 or more days to arrive. Circulation loan periods will vary. Renewal options will also vary.
Note that periodicals and reference materials do not circulate and out student circulation desk staff cannot override the system. If you need to check out law material that does not normally circulate, please contact Circulation Manager Justin Ellis or Collections & Access Librarian Lisa Wernke so that arrangements can be made.
| Type of Material | Loan Period | Renewals |
|---|---|---|
| UC Law Reserves | 2-hours | No renewals |
| UC Books | 1 UC semester | 2 renewals |
| OhioLINK Books | 3 weeks | 6 renewals |
| SearchOhio Books | 3 weeks | 2 renewals |
| UC Audiovisuals | 1 week | 1 renewal |
| OhioLINK Audiovisuals | 1 week | No renewals |
| SearchOhio DVDs | 1 week | 3 renewals |
| Interlibrary Loans | Varies | Varies |
The Law Library does not have the authority to waive fines from other libraries. Check your account and renew books at My Library Card. Please note that for books where a replacement charge has been billed (30 days overdue), even if the book is later returned there will be a $50 billing fee.
The Fine Appeal Committee (for the entire UC library system) reviews fine charges that patrons wish to appeal. To appeal a fine, complete the Fine Appeal Form. The fine appeal form can be e-mailed to the Circulation and Multimedia Services Department at uclibcirc@ucmail.uc.edu. Payments of library fines may be made by check or money order (payable to the University of Cincinnati) by Bearcat Campus Card (UC ID) at the Langsam Library Circulation Desk, or by mail at: Circulation and Multimedia Services, Langsam Library, PO Box 210033, Cincinnati OH 45221-0033. Payments can also be made with a Bearcat Card by phone at (513) 556-1424. They do not accept cash or credit.
The Law Library offers a document delivery service to faculty that allows faculty members to have library materials delivered directly to their mailboxes or offices. Requests can be submitted at the Circulation Desk and through your library liaisons.
Library staff members will also pick up books that need to be returned to the Law Library or other libraries. The cart for this service is located near the faculty mailboxes. Please send books from other libraries to the Law Library at least 3 business days before the due date.
