Announcements
Summer Hours
The library will be open from 10am until 3pm Monday through Thursdays. We are closed May 29th for Memorial day and the week of July 2nd. On August 14 we will again re-open on Fridays from 10am until 3pm.Now Hiring: Informatics
The Informatics Department is now hiring student assistants for Fall 2023. Freshmen/Sophomores preferred. Students must be willing to work a minimum of 8 hours a week and at least one closing (midnight) shift. To apply, click on the Student Job Application link in the footer of any library web page. Poster Printing
The poster printer is for patrons to print posters that are larger than 11 x 17. The standard paper width is 24 inches but 36 inch rolls (bond & heavy weight paper only) are available upon request. Use our price calculator to figure out the cost of your poster. Reserve a Time in our Bookings program to get your posters printed.Button Maker
There are two buttons makers available in the library: 1.5 inch and 2.25 inches. Supplies to make the buttons, keychains, or magnets can be purchased at the Lower Level Service Desk in the library. For more information visit our website. Fishbowl open 24/7
The FISHBOWL is open 24/7. When the Library is closed, use your ID to access the library lobby (where you can return books) and then the FISHBOWL. If you have problems getting the door to open, swipe your card, push the door in and pull the handle out quickly.Dual Monitors Available
There are computers in the Lower Level Lab that have dual monitors available for your use when they are available. They are first come first serve. Reserve a Study Room
Benner library has 4 reservable study rooms. Go to our reservations page to book.
Need Help finding articles?
Need help finding articles? Ask-a-Librarian or visit your Subject Guide. Academic Search Complete is always a good starting place. Don't pay for articles! Always check with us first.Calendar
Olivet Online
Student Resources
Self Help for Online Users
Librarian Assistance
Searching for articles, choosing databases, and more.
- Don’t pay for articles! Send the citation to ILL
- Subject Guides with database suggestions:
- Business & Marketing (BAS, BS, MBA, MOL)
- Christian Ministry (BAS, MA, M Div, MM)
- Education (MA EdD, Certificate)
- English as a Second Language (Education, Endorsement)
- Nursing (BSN, RN to MSN, MSN)
- Special Education
Printing
Benner Library offers a variety of printing services that are readily available to ONU students and community patrons.
Regular Printing
The library has 4 regular printers available to patrons, which are:
- Yokohama - Located on the first floor, this printer only prints in black and white.
- Des Moines - Located on the first floor, this printer prints in color and black and white.
- Montreal - Located in the fishbowl on the first floor, this printer prints in color and black and white.
- Seoul - Located on the second floor, this printer prints in color and black and white.
- New York - Located on the lower level, this printer prints in color and black and white.
Web Printing
In addition to being able to print from the library's computers, print jobs can also be sent via our web printing portal. Upon signing in, just follow the instructions on the page to submit a job that can be released from any of the printers listed above, or any printers that support GINGER* on campus (a list of valid printers will also be given in the portal).
Scan to Email
Benner Library printers have the option of scanning documents directly to a student email. For more information and instruction on scanning to email, ask a Benner Library employee.
3D Printing
The library is home to a 3D printer (Prusa i3 MK35). For more information on use of the 3D printer, please visit our 3D printing page.
Poster Printing
Benner Library patrons also have access to a poster printer. For more information on use of the poster printer, please visit our poster printing page.
*GINGER refers to the printing queue common to many computers on campus. A print sent from one computer to "FollowMe-Student on GINGER" can be retrieved from any one of many locations on campus.