Library
Toledo
The Mercy College of Ohio Library provides materials and services that support the informational needs of students, faculty, staff, and alumni; promotes information literacy; encourages lifelong learning; and collaborates with faculty to further the academic success of students.
The Library is located near the Madison Avenue entrance and maintains a collection of books, audiovisuals, and print journals that support the programs offered at Mercy College. Computers in the Library provide access to online resources, the Internet, OhioLINK, Mercy College email, and software programs, including Microsoft Word, to help students with their coursework. Rooms/spaces with large tables are available for individual and group study, and a color printer is available.
The Library provides free online resources where students can search academic databases and locate electronic journal articles, e-books, and videos. These resources are available 24 hours,7 days a week, from on or off-campus and can be accessed through the Library Resource Bookshelf in Canvas and through the Library Proxy Page at me.opal-libraries.org. A library barcode number, which allows access to Library resources, is provided to new students the first week of the semester.
Professional librarians and experienced staff are available to assist as needed.
In addition, the Toledo Lucas County Public Library is located at 325 North Michigan Street, Toledo, OH 43604 and is available for student use.
Youngstown
The Mercy College online resources and Toledo library staff are available to Youngstown faculty, staff, and students. A library barcode number, which allows access to Library resources, is provided to new students the first week of the semester.
Students at the Youngstown location are also welcome to use the library located on the second floor of Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Hospital. This library provides materials and services that support the educational, professional, and informational needs of Mercy College students, attending physicians, staff, faculty, and all hospital employees.
In addition, the main branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County is located at 600 South Raccoon Rd, Youngstown, OH 44515 and is available for student use.