To check to see if you or another ONID user should have access, see the Library Electronic Services Matrix below.
If you are an ONID user with a need for online library services, please fill out this form. Please provide a justification for access, such as continuing an OSU research project, finishing up incompletes, being a visiting scholar, or teaching an OSU course.
The Electronic Resources Team staff in the library will review your request and either grant or deny it. Additional questions: Library e-resources contact form
Patron Type | Definition | Expected access | Troubleshooting |
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Enrolled Students | Students enrolled in current term | Library electronic resources; Interlibrary Loan | Refer to ONID troubleshooting |
Employees
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Library electronic resources; Interlibrary Loan | Refer to ONID troubleshooting |
Associates |
Some Associate Groups have access to library electronic services
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Library electronic resources; Interlibrary Loan | Refer to ONID troubleshooting |
Associates | Permanent employees of certain organizations and governmental agencies that are housed on OSU campuses and provide teaching, research or funding for OSU programs are eligible for an Associate ID card. | No access to library electronic services, unless requested and approved by the library. | Associates may request access |
Sponsored ONID accounts |
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No access to library electronic services, unless requested and approved by library. |
First, the person must have a sponsored account. Once they have a sponsored account, they must request library access |
Affiliate Faculty | Named by department | No access to library electronic services | See OSU HR guidance |
Affiliates | Spouse or partner of OSU faculty, staff or student | No access to library electronic services | |
OSU Alumni | No access to library electronic services | ||
OSU Foundation | No access to library electronic services | ||
Retirees | No access to library electronic services |