Libraries

Library System Migration

The OhioLINK consortium, which includes the University of Cincinnati Libraries, is upgrading the Library Services Platform (LSP) in summer 2025 to ExLibris Alma/Primo VE. This system is the backbone of library operations and user access to library resources.

Why Migrate to a New System?

  • Faster searching – search electronic and print resources in one search.
  • Enhanced discovery – explore resources across the OhioLINK network, citation trails, availability in multiple formats, and track requests.
  • Personalized features – save preferences, searches, citations and export to citation management systems.
  • More intuitive and mobile-friendly user experience.

Resources

Key Information

  • The new system will go-live on June 25, 2025.
  • During the migration period, UC Affiliates with Bearcat Card can still check in/out library items.
  • During the migration period, all OhioLink requests and transactions, including local pick up, are suspended. It will resume on June 25, 2025. 

Requesting Items during the Migration

Beginning June 10th at 5pm UC Libraries systems will be offline to support the system migration. We hope to have item requesting capabilities accessible to users restored the week of June 25th. 

To request Classics Library items during this time, please email classicslibrary@ucmail.uc.edu from your UC email account:

  • your desired pickup location
  • your phone number

and one of the following: 

  • The catalog permalink to the item, located at the bottom of the item's catalog webpage,
  • The title, author and publication year of the item, or
  • The ISBN of the item

Library staff will request materials on your behalf, and you will receive an email once the item is available at your designated pickup location. A Bearcat Card is required to checkout materials during this time.


LiBlog Posts about the Migration

Announcing OneSearch, the new LSP user discovery interface

The Library Services Platform (LSP) upgrade currently underway will include OneSearch, a new user discovery interface that students, faculty, researchers and other library patrons will use to find (and access) resources in the Libraries’ collections. Note: OneSearch is under development. … Continue reading