University of Dayton vs Ohio State University

Libraries at the University of Dayton include:

• Roesch Library
• Marian Library
• School of Law Library
• School of Education and Health Sciences Curriculum Materials Center

1. Roesch Library, the main campus library, has more than 1 million print and electronic books, subscribes to more than 300 databases and provides access to more than 100,000 print and electronic journals. Through OhioLINK, a statewide consortium of college and university libraries, students, faculty and staff can access nearly 50 million additional items at member institutions, delivered on demand within a few days
2. The Marian Library, based on the seventh floor of Roesch Library, houses the world's largest collection of published materials on the Virgin Mary. Its comprehensive collection is devoted to information about and references to the Virgin Mary found in works on Scripture, doctrine, history, tradition, art, culture, spirituality and devotion
3. The School of Law Library in Joseph E. Keller Hall provides access to 300,000 printed materials, microfilms and legal databases on Anglo-American, foreign, comparative and international law. The Library also has a host of bar exam preparation materials and academic support resources. Its open-stack arrangement permits easy access to all materials, and Library faculty and staff are readily available to provide assistance to law school students, faculty and staff.
4. The School of Education and Health Sciences Curriculum Materials Center houses specialized education collections on the sixth floor of Brother Raymond L. Fitz Hall. Its collection includes professional education books and journals; literature for children and young adults; elementary, middle and secondary textbooks; standardized assessments; teaching aids; DVDs; CDs; electronic texts; charts; material kits; and other resources.
5. The Libraries also oversee the University Archives and Special Collections. The archives include University records, alumni and faculty papers, student theses and dissertations, photographs and audiovisual recordings, and University publications. The U.S. Catholic Special Collection preserves records of the Catholic Church and Catholic life in the United States. Other Libraries special collections highlight sports, the arts, politics, rare books and the pursuits of UD alumni.

18th largest university research library in North America; 21 libraries on Columbus campus, 8 branches at off-campus research facilities & regional campuses, 1 book storage depository near campus; 5.8 million volumes in total.

• All modesty aside, Dayton is among the most underrated cities in the United States. It's a hidden gem rich in history, culture and recreation.
• A mid-sized city in southwestern Ohio, Dayton teems with imagination, innovation and world-class arts and culture. 
• As the "Birthplace of Aviation," Dayton’s brightest and bravest have always pushed society forward, inventing the airplane, the cash register, the electric car starter, modern refrigeration and the bar code scanner — to name just a few.
• Regardless of your interests, there's always something fun to do .

Columbus- the capital & largest city in Ohio; distinctive neighborhoods, dynamic nightlife & music, creative arts scene, original culinary experiences, wide array of festivals; famous attractions: Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Columbus Museum of Art, Center of Science and Industry (COSI), Huntington Park, Topiary Park; Unemployment Rate: 3.5% (Dec 2019)