RioCat - Print Books Owned by Davis Library and Latest eBooks
Use RioCat to find print books and other physical materials owned by Davis Library as well as the latest online eBooks through OhioLINK. Look for the "Advanced Search" feature and limit by "Material Type": Select either "BOOK" or "EBOOKS".
Find Just eBooks - Limit Your Search to Online Books
OhioLINK Electronic Book Center. Use and read online books on any device, anywhere, anytime. "Connect" through the title record. Use the "Search This Book" feature to find specific information quickly. See our Find eBooks LibGuide.
OhioLINK Off Campus Access:
1. Choose the "Off Campus" Link.
2. Select Institution: University of Rio Grande & Rio Grande Community College.
3. Enter Your First and Last Name.
4. Your Student ID Number is an "s" followed by your Student ID (Example: s300123456).
5. If you need a Library PIN: It is the last four digits of your Social Security Number (Example: 1234).
Generally, in the RioCat Database, court case names will not work as words or subject headings.
Instead, try related subject headings to browse through law books on the Second Floor like:
Subject Heading Corresponding Call Number Area
FREEDOM OF THE PRESS/SPEECH - 323.44's
UNITED STATES - CONSTITUTIONAL LAW - 342.73's
UNITED STATES. SUPREME COURT - 347's
CRIME AND CRIMINALS - 364's
To access the delivery service click on “Request”. Follow the prompts.
Generally: It takes 3 to 5 business days for books to be ready for you to pick-up at Davis Library's Circulation Desk.
"Ready" Status in "My Record" from Davis Library's Homepage indicates materials are at Davis Library's Circulation Desk and ready to be picked up. An email saying "Ready" will also be sent.
Students may have books for three weeks and possibly renew the book six times through "My Record". Charges may be levied for overdue or lost books.
SearchOhio is the public library counterpart of the more academic OhioLINK Central Library Catalog. This shows the holdings of large Ohio public libraries. Offers borrowing privileges to OhioLINK users giving them access to millions of popular books, DVDs and CDs.
Off Campus:
1. Select Institution: University of Rio Grande & Rio Grande Community College.
2. Your Barcode or Username is simply an “S” followed by your Student ID Number (Example: S300123456).
3. Your PIN is the last four digits of your Social Security Number (Example: 1234).
4. Under "Search Options": Select "Full Text" and/or "Scholarly" If Applicable.