Beginning August 1, SearchOhio will pause for scheduled upgrades. During the upgrade process, patrons will not be able to request or renew items from the SearchOhio collections. The platform will be unavailable until October 27. Patrons can still access the PLYMC catalog and digital library services during this time.
SearchOhio Alternatives
In addition to the PLYMC catalog, patrons can find an item from another consortium, including the options below:
PLUS Consortium
The Public Libraries Uniting in Service (PLUS) Consortium includes libraries in Salem, Columbiana, East Palestine, Lepper (Lisbon), and Wellsville. Materials can be delivered and returned to any of the libraries in the PLUS Consortium.
The closest locations to Mahoning County are Salem Public Library and Columbiana Public Library. These libraries will let you apply for a card online and pick it up in person.
Serving Every Ohioan (SEO)
SEO is a consortium of 95 library systems with over eight million items. Cardholders can check out and return items at any SEO library location.
The closest libraries to Mahoning County are Leetonia Community Public Library and Rodman Public Library in Alliance. At these locations, users must sign up for a library card in person. A valid photo ID and proof of current address are required.
CLEVNET
CLEVNET is a consortium of 47 library systems with nearly 12 million items. Cardholders can check out and return items at any CLEVNET library location.
The closest libraries to Mahoning County that use CLEVNET are McKinley Memorial Library in Niles, Girard Free Library and Hubbard Public Library. At these locations, users must sign up for a library card in person. A valid photo ID and proof of current address are required. It's worth noting that McKinley Memorial Library has a four-item limit on new cards until you bring in the postcard they mail to you to confirm your address.
Additionally, you may be eligible to to register for a CLEVNET eCard if you live in the service area of a CLEVNET member library. You must be 18 years or older and not already have a card from a CLEVNET library.
With all three of these consortiums, you do not have to navigate to an external site like SearchOhio to view the available items of participating libraries.
Questions? Contact Us!
- Call 330.744.8636
- Fill out our online contact form
- Visit any PLYMC branch
About SearchOhio
SearchOhio is a consortium of Ohio public libraries. The platform gives patrons access to items from libraries across the state, such as books, audiobooks, CDs, DVDs and more. IT is free to use and can be accessed with your PLYMC library card. Requested materials are delivered to any PLYMC location.
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