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Escape Room:
Escape the Library - More than Just Books. Do you have what it takes to escape the library? Click the icon to see more information and to schedule your time to be locked in. 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.Google Chrome Primo VE Search Issue
If you are trying to use the Benner Library search engine at the top of our webpage in Google Chrome and it is loading a blank page that says "about_blank" you need to allow pop-ups. Click on the "Pop-up blocked" words and icon to the far right of the address bar and select: "Always allow pop-ups and redirects from [site] > Done.
If you need further assistance, follow these directions if you need assistance. https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95472?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop#zippy=%2Callow-pop-ups-and-redirects-from-a-site
Contact us from the Ask-A-Librarian page if you need assistance.
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.Who's @ the desk?
See who is covering the information desk at the library during open hours.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. Calendar
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Veritas
Visit the subject guide that best fits the class you are taking. Look for a course guide with assignment-specific links.
Self Help for Online Users
Welcome to Veritas students (FA2021)
Your Way/Trailhead Courses
For students enrolled in general education courses delivered through Your Way, begin here:
Your Way Library Resources including eBooks
Self Help for Online Users
Your Way Course List:
Engage in Groups
Online Campus: Community.olivet.edu
Note: Type “library” into the search box for short tips regarding resources, access, and getting help
Degree Programs
If you have research assignments in your degree-courses, visit the relevant Subject Guide for recommended databases and course-specific guides.
Self Help for Online Users
Librarian Assistance
- Don’t pay for articles!
Send the citation to ILL - Subject Guide 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.
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