DKS: First Year Experience (Salem & East Liverpool Campuses): Getting Started

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.

The Library offers access to authoritative information not available to the general public.  
The Library Web page 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!

Students, faculty, and staff can photocopy and print in the Library.  In order to do so, you need use your FlashCard and you must have funds on your card.  If you do not have a FlashCard, you can get one by visiting the Academic Center.  To add money to your card, you can either stop by the Student Services Office on campus or add money electronically through FlashLine using a credit or debit card.  You can ask library staff for assistance in adding money to your FlashCard.

Black and white copies/prints are $0.07 per page, and color copies/prints are $0.14 per page.

If you have your own personal laptop, you can access library resources through our wireless network. 

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

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

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.
 

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.