About the Library
The ODU Library is a valuable resource offering an online catalog with a collection
of over 105,000 books, videos, and DVDs, access to over 165 online and full-text
research databases, and nearly 9,000 continuing subscriptions to print and electronic journal
publications. Access to additional material, including digital media, is provided
through the library's membership and strong reciprocal participation in the
statewide academic library consortium, OhioLINK. In addition, the library maintains
agreements with some national and international libraries to share materials
across borders. The library's collections, along with many public-access PCs,
data ports, and a wireless network, are available throughout the three floors
of Spangler Learning Center 93½ hours a week year-round.
The ODU Library offers exceptional services as well. In-depth research and reference
assistance, course-integrated instruction, instructional collaboration, online
research tutorials and documents, workshops, orientations, and assistance with
the selection of new information resources are all available for the ODU community.
We strive to help patrons search effectively so that they can find the most
relevant information, evaluate what they have found, and use that information
effectively-in socially responsible and ethical ways. Our goal is to help our
patrons learn to think critically and innovatively about research.
The ODU Library staff is an enthusiastic and committed group of
professionals. Each member
of the dedicated staff, with combined library experience of over
100 years, strives to meet the challenge of upholding the ODU
mission by providing excellent service to the entire ODU community.
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