Other environmental issues important to this area include hazardous waste disposal, agricultural runoff, timber resources and heavy industry located near the Ohio River. The university library system maintains more than 2 million bound volumes and 2.5 million other items in its collection. Library resources include access to on-line databases and other research tools, including direct interlibrary loans through the OhioLINK system, which encompasses more than 30 public and private colleges, medical, schools, and universities in Ohio. Alden Library, the Athens campus main library, is open seven days a week. University-wide computer facilities, including a broad range of statistical packages, and scientific research equipment are available to all students.
All students have electronic mail accounts.