Q. What is the difference among OhioLINK, SearchOhio, and Interlibrary Loan?

The OhioLINK and SearchOhio services allow Kent State students, faculty, and staff to request books and other items free of charge from many colleges, universities (OhioLINK), and public libraries (SearchOhio) throughout the state of Ohio. 

Kent State's Interlibrary Loan service generally should be used only when an item is not available through KentLINK, OhioLINK or SearchOhio. You can place a request with the library's Interlibrary Loan office, and the ILL staff will attempt to locate a copy of the item that can be borrowed.