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CLC Desk Services

An overview of what patrons can do at the CLC Service Desk

Xavier University alumni may checkout Xavier Library books and media with an alumni account. You also may request OhioLINK items for pickup at Xavier. Interlibrary loan for journal articles and books not available in OhioLINK is available to you as well; you will need to request an account.

Other visitors to campus can checkout Xavier Library books and media with an OhioLINK institution library's card. If you have any questions about borrowing materials, contact the Head of Access Services, Megan Kickbush.

Alumni and visitors may bring their own device to campus, connect to the XavierGuest wireless network and access most Xavier Library databases. Xavier University Library does not have devices (laptops) for visitors or alumni to borrow.

Remote, off-campus access to the databases is available only for current faculty, staff, and students. 

Printing and public computers are not available for alumni and visitors without a current Xavier login.

Visitor and Alumni Parking

Visitors and alumni coming to McDonald Library should review visitor parking information ahead of their visit. All visitors are required to register their vehicle and obtain a parking permit to park on campus.

How to Obtain a Visitor Parking Permit

  1. Visit Our Visitor Permit Portal: Go to xavier.edu/visitorpermit or scan the QR Code in the lots/parking stalls upon arrival.
  2. Choose Your Permit Type:
    • Half-Day Permit (0-5 hours): $5
    • Full-Day Permit (Over 5 hours): $10
  3. Register Your Vehicle: Enter your vehicle information and personal details, including your cell phone number. Cell phone authentication is required for safety purposes.
    • Important: Ensure the code you enter is case-sensitive.
    • Fields without an asterisk (*) are optional and do not need to be completed.
  4. Your License Plate is Your Permit: Once you’ve registered, there’s nothing to print or display. Your license plate serves as your parking permit, and our system will recognize it when you park in designated visitor spaces.
  5. Park in Designated Areas: Visitors must park in marked visitor parking stalls on campus.

Campus Parking Map