Library has moved to NA5-24, 5th floor Lerner
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Borrowing Library Materials
Register for a Library Account to borrow from the Library.
Search the Library Catalog to find materials available for loan, reference, or online use.
Items marked AVAILABLE should be on the library shelves. Come to the library to check out these items.
Place a HOLD on items that are checked out. You will receive an email when the item is returned and we will hold it for one week.
Request items from Fairview, Hillcrest, or South Pointe if unavailable at Main Campus. Pickup will be at Main Campus.
Use OhioLINK to request items we do not own, are checked out, or are Library Use Only.
Who can Borrow?
Full and part-time employees of the Cleveland Clinic. Library staff makes final decisions on eligibility.
Loan Period | Renewals | Number of Items
| Library |
Loan Period |
Number of Renewals |
| Alumni Library |
3 weeks, except for items with special loan periods |
4, except for items with special loans |
| OhioLINK |
3 weeks for books. 1 week for Media |
4 for books; 3 for media |
| SearchOhio |
3 weeks for books. 1 week for Media |
3 for books or media |
| ILLiad |
varies by lending library |
No renewals |
Renewals NOT available if:
A hold is placed on the item.
OhioLINK library does not allow renewals.
Maximum number of items checked out at one time: 10 items
How to Renew
Online: https://library.ccf.org/patroninfo
Phone: 216-444-5697
In Person: not necessary to bring the item with you to renew.
Pick up and Return Library Materials
Pick up and return library materials in NA5-24.
No after hours book drop.