CINCINNATI — An agreement forged between Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and Hebrew Union College — Jewish Institute of Religion says the college can still sell off rare books in its collection — but only if they notify the Attorney General's office first.

According to a press release from Yost's office, the agreement was approved Friday, and mandates "greater transparency" to ensure the book collection is used "to benefit the public."

The final judgment entry, filed and signed Oct. 3, lays out the circumstances under which Hebrew Union College could move any of its books off of its campus in any way.

The agreement says the college will be able to lend its books out. Books can be shared with each of Hebrew Union College's four libraries "to serve its academic and religious mission as we

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