Research Appointments/Consultations
Students can make a one-one-one or group appointment with a librarian and receive personalized support on your research project. This may look like assistance with solidifying research questions, creating or modifying keywords, or teaching students how to use subject specific databases that best support their research. These appointments can be done in-person, or online via Zoom.
Walk in appointments are available but are subject to the availability of the on-duty librarian. In order to guarantee assistance, we encourage students to make appointments whenever possible.
Online Chat Services
The library offers an online chat service during our open hours. This is a great way to ask a quick question such as: "How do I access this article?" Our chat services are anonymous, so you can comfortably ask us for research support and assistance. The chat is run by our library staff, so please be patient if it takes us a moment to respond!
Equipment Lending
Both Rentschler Library and Gardner-Harvey Library lend technology such as laptops, digital cameras, calculattors and more. You can find a full list of what each library circulates on their respective websites.
Public Computer Stations
Both Rentschler Library and Gardner-Harvey Library have public computers that students can use during the library's operational hours.
TEC Lab Makerspace
The Gardner-Harvey Library on Middletown's campus has TEC Lab Makerspace that encourages students to tinker, envision, and create. The TEC Lab is equipped with 3D Printers, Button Makers, Laser Cutters and more.
Books & eBooks
Both Regional campus libraries offer both print books and e-books that are tailored to meet your research needs! Additionally, you can request books from any Miami University library and sent to you at your desired location. You can browse the books in Miami's collection by using the University's catalog.
Research Databases
The libraries subscribe to hundreds of databases that will provide you things like journal articles, e-books, and streaming videos. A full list of what Miami provides can be found on the Databases A-Z page.
OhioLINK
Miami University is also a part of OhioLINK which gives students access to millions of books and e-books available through Ohio's consortium of 116 academic libraries.
InterLibrary Loan (ILL)
If students are unable to find a book through Miami Libraries or the OhioLINK catalog, we offer InterLibrary Loans that allow us to search for items across the globe. You can place an ILL request by logging into the online request form with your Miami University credentials.
Study Rooms
Both Rentschler Library and Gardner-Harvey Library offer study rooms that can either be claimed on a first-come-first-serve basis or be reserved online or in-person at the library. Depending on the room, there maybe additional equipment such as large displays and HDMI hook-ups. You can get more information about booking study rooms on each library's respective website:
Textbooks on Reserve
Rentschler Library & Gardner-Harvey Library keep “on reserve” for students items that are in high demand, additional reading required by a professor, or videos that professors want you to watch during specific periods of the semester. Most of these items are limited to a 2-hour checkout period and are not allowed to leave the library during that time, but some check out longer per the professor’s request.