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Library Information: Your Library Account

This guide will inform patrons of library services and address common questions about library use.

How can I see what books I have checked out?

You can see the items you have checked out using the My Library Account link in the Kent Catalog.

Enter your Flashline user name and password
At the bottom of the page it should list what items you currently have checked out

Can I renew items online?

Yes!

Use the My Account link in the Kent Catalog to see your checked out items. You can renew both Kent and OhioLINK books on this page.

Enter your Flashline user name and password
Look at your due dates to see if there are items you want to renew.
To renew items, check the boxes in the Renew column for the items you want to renew and clicking the Renew Selected button
OR
Click the Renew All button to renew everything you have checked out.

How can I tell when books I requested through OhioLINK are here?

We'll send a message to your Kent State email when your items arrive.

You can also track the progress of your items by using the My Library Account link in the Kent Catalog.

Enter your Flashline user name and password
Click the button labeled 'Requests.'

In the status column, you may see several terms:

Requested - You have requested the item, but it has not been processed yet.
In Transit - Your request has been processed and is on its way to your library.
Ready for Pickup - Your KentLINK request has arrived
OhioLINK Recd - Your OhioLINK request has arrived

OhioLINK items take 2-3 business days to arrive.