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Columbiana Campus Libraries: Home

This guide will introduce you to the library's services and resources.

Welcome

Welcome to the Columbiana County Campus Libraries of Kent State University.  We serve the East Liverpool and Salem Campus. This guide will provide you with useful information to help you start using the library whether you are at East Liverpool or Salem.

Locations and Directions

The Blair Memorial Library (East Liverpool Campus) is located on the second floor of Purinton Hall.  

MAP and DIRECTIONS TO EAST LIVERPOOL CAMPUS 

The Salem Campus Library is located in the main campus building on State Route 45.

MAP and DIRECTIONS TO SALEM CAMPUS 

Meet the Staff

Maegan Richards, Academic Learning Commons Coordinator, East Liverpool & Salem

 

 

 

 

Hours

Our current, general Academic Learning Commons hours are:

EAST LIVERPOOL SALEM

FALL & SPRING SEMESTER

Monday-Thursday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Friday: 8:00 am to 1:00 pm

Saturday & Sunday:  Closed

Finals Week:  Hours will be limited.
Call for information (330-382-7401) 

INTER-SESSION & SUMMER

Hours are typically: 
8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Thursday

8:00 am to 12:00 pm, Fridays. 
Call for clarification (330-382-7401) 

FALL & SPRING SEMESTER

Monday-Thursday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Friday: 8:00 am to 1:00 pm

Saturday & Sunday:  Closed

Finals Week: As above.
 

INTER-SESSION & SUMMER

Hours are typically:
8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Thursday

8:00 am to 2:00 pm, Fridays.
Call for clarification (330-337-4213)

 

 

 

 

Off Campus Access

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.

Getting Help

There are lots of ways to get assistance!

By phone: 330-382-7401 (EL)
                 330-337-4213 (Salem)

By text: text us at 66746. Start your question with KENT
Example: kent what are the library hours on saturdays?

By email 

BY IM: Look for the floating "Ask Us" tab.