Student Resources: Remote Access to Library Resources

You can access KentLINK, OhioLINK, and the Research Databases from any computer with access to the World Wide Web.  Due to licensing restrictions, you will be required to authenticate yourself as a valid University user to access some resources. 

KSU Proxy allows you to connect to the campus network as if you were on campus.  When prompted you will simply need to enter your Flashline username and password. Refer to the Off Campus Access section of the Library home page.

You can also access resources with OhioLink Authentication. When accessing a database, resource or requesting materials you will be asked for your University affiliation. After selecting Kent State University you will be asked for your name and banner ID #. If requesting a physical library item don't forget to select the "pick-up" location. This is your preferred campus library. OhioLink Authentication generally logs you on for a 2 hour period of time.

If you need to scan, and email or fax, a paper to your professor the Academic Learning Commons Printer/Copier has the ability to do this at no charge to the student. For East Liverpool, please call 330-382-7401 or 330-382 7421 to make sure there is staffing to assist you before you come to campus

The Academic Learning Commons has a limited number of laptop computers for loan to students who may not have a computer at home. These computers have all Microsoft Office programs such as Word and Excel installed and are wireless enabled if you have a wireless internet connection in your home. Please NOTE that there is a program that is installed on the laptops that will erase ANY saved work or installed program when the laptop is closed or turned off. Please save any items to a removable flash-drive or to your Cloud account. (All Kent Students have access to a Google Cloud account).

If you have no computer or no internet access at home you can come to campus to use the Learning Commons computers. These computers are limited and have been configured to assist with Social distancing at this time.

On campus Wireless networks include:

• Guest Network - Restricts you from using FlashLine and other proprietary Kent State services. Open to non-campus visitors.
• FlashZone WPA Network - Secure wireless network

LIBRARY CARD: Your KSU ID card (FLASHcard) is your library card. Present your Flashcard to borrow materials.

MY LIBRARY ACCOUNT: Use your Flashline username and password to login and check the staus of your requests, renew materials, and pay fines, etc.

Library pickup and overdue notices are sent by e-mail to your "@kent.edu" e-mail address.
 

University Library resources formatted for use on smartphones and other mobile devices:

The Library offers access to authoritative information not available to the general public.  
The Academc Learning Commons webpage is your starting point for access to resources and services that support your studies.  Not everything you need for academic work is available for free on the Internet!

Instructors may place materials on reserve in the Library that they expect to be in high demand. This ensures that everyone in a class has access to them.  Some materials are available online through E-Res, the Library's electronic reserve system. 

Other materials are available at the Library's circulation desk.  Special shorter loan rules apply, and some items may only be used in the Library. 

Search for materials on reserve, electronic and otherwise, at Kent State University, using the Reserves tab in KentLINK.