Many, but not all, OhioLINK research databases are available for remote login using OhioLINK's remote authentication.  (NOTE: Clark Memorial Library provides several research databases that are NOT available via OhioLINK.)  

You must have a current Clark Memorial Library account to authenticate via OhioLINK.  

For OhioLINK research databases, select the institution and SUBMIT:

Then enter name and university ID or Social Security Number (with hyphens) and SUBMIT:

NOTE:  If you are accessing the OhioLINK site from a commercial ISP, use the "authenticate now" option at the top of the Research Database menu to get all the active links for SSU students, faculty, and staff.  

A user with a current Clark Memorial Library account who has entered all information exactly as requested but is not accessing an OhioLINK resource should review OhioLINK's Help and Hints: Access and  Remote Authentication: Frequently Asked Questions pages.  Questions about the information on the OhioLINK webpages can be directed to the Clark Memorial Library Reference Counter (740.351.3321.)

2. University Web Server Accounts

Off-campus all research databases are available to SSU students, faculty, and staff connecting to <library.shawnee.edu> via a university Web server account.   This dial-up service to a Portsmouth telephone number can be obtained at no cost from University Information Services.  You do not have to have a current Clark Memorial Library account to access resources via the university Web server.

3. FirstSearch  

The FirstSearch Authorization Number and Password are available to Shawnee State University students, faculty, and staff at the Clark Memorial Library Reference Counter.   Authorization numbers and Passwords can also be emailed to SSU email addresses. 

To access the FirstSearch, databases, enter an authorization and password and click on START:

4. Public Library Services

OPLIN (Ohio Public Library and Information Network) offers remote access to research databases.   A current Ohio public library account is required for access to some resources.   Please contact your local Ohio public library for more information about OPLIN databases.  

The Kentucky Virtual Library offers remote access to research databases.  A current Kentucky public library account is required for access to some resources.  Please contact your local Kentucky public library for more information about KYVL databases.