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UC Libraries Welcome Kiersten Linkey, Coordinator for the Oesper Collections in the History of Chemistry

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UC Libraries would like to welcome Kiersten Linkey as the Coordinator for the Oesper Collections in the History of Chemistry. In this role, Kiersten will be primarily responsible for all aspects of museum operations, including public services, daily operations, project support and care for various collections. In addition, she will provide general support and backup at the Science Library. Kiersten’s role will eventually play a part in helping the Oesper Museum maintain regular operating hours – a key to growing impact and awareness for its various collections.

Kiersten graduated from Miami University in 2024 with a bachelor’s in History. During her time there, she worked at the Walter Havighurst Special Collections Library, where she discovered her passion for library work. After graduating, she went on to become a Collections Librarian at the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museum in Fremont, Ohio. Additionally, she is pursuing her MLIS degree from Indiana University Indianapolis and is currently nearing completion. In her free time, she loves to read, go on runs and visit local ice cream parlors.

Welcome, Kiersten!

Kiersten Linkey

UC Libraries closed July 3rd

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In celebration of Independence Day on Saturday, July 4, UC Libraries will be closed on Friday, July 3. Normal hours for all library locations will resume on Monday, July 6. 

We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend. 

Independence Day, July 4

UC Libraries Welcome Charli Muszynski, Student Outreach Coordinator

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UC Libraries would like to welcome Charli Muszynski to the Operations and User Services Team as the Student Outreach Coordinator. In this role, Charli will be responsible for generating ideas for and orchestrating innovative events and programming that demonstrate the value of the libraries to users and stakeholders. She will have a leading role in orientation, Welcome Week, exam weeks, and other popular UCL standards. In addition, she will be part of the operations and services team that keeps Langsam Library open and operating.

Charli comes to us from Miami University, where she worked as the Assistant Director in the Office of Student Wellness. There, she led campus-wide programming surrounding mental health and worked with peer educators to curate and disseminate information and resources to students. Before her time at Miami, she earned bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Theater Arts from Duquesne University, and a Master’s in Health Education from Penn State University. Charli is looking forward to helping students engage with the many resources and opportunities available through UC Libraries and hopes to provide moments of connection and joy for the students and staff.

Welcome, Charli!

Charli Muszynski

UC Libraries Welcomes Heidi Reis, Social Sciences Librarian

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UC Libraries is excited to welcome Heidi Reis as the new Research & Teaching Social Sciences Librarian. In this role, she will be the selector and liaison for Psychology, Sociology, and the College of Cooperative Education and Professional Studies.

Heidi Reis, Social Sciences Librarian

Heidi comes to us from East Carolina University’s Laupus Health Sciences Library, where she worked as an Information Resources Service Librarian. More specifically, a Liaison Librarian for the Brody School of Medicine. She holds expertise in evidence synthesis methodology, including co-authorship of systematic reviews, meta-analyses and scoping reviews. In addition, she has experience as a peer reviewer for evidence synthesis journal articles.

Outside of the library, she enjoys baking, reading and hiking, and is excited to be living in Cincinnati with family nearby. Welcome, Heidi!

Corey Ferguson joins UC Libraries as Classics Library Operations Supervisor

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UC Libraries is excited to welcome Corey Ferguson as the Library Operations Supervisor of the John Miller Burnham Classics Library.

In this role, Corey will lead the various day-to-day library operations, including student supervision, service point management, and stacks maintenance. Other duties include engaging in and overseeing events, exhibits, instructional materials, collections processing, student and supplies budget management, and operational data and assessment activities.

Corey most recently was the Youth Collection Development Librarian for MidPointe Library System. In addition, she has worked at public libraries in Cincinnati, Springfield (MA), and New York. She also brings experience in various editorial and publishing roles.

Welcome, Corey!

Corey Ferguson standing in front of the stacks in the Classics Library.

UC Libraries Closed Monday, Jan. 19 for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

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The University of Cincinnati Libraries will be closed Monday, Jan. 19 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The Libraries will resume normal hours on Tuesday, Jan. 20.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., pictured with Louise Shropshire and two others.
Martin Luther King, Jr., pictured with prominent Cincinnatian and gospel singer, Louise Shropshire. Courtesy of The Archives and Rare Books Library.

The LMCC: A first timer’s perspective

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As I’m writing this, it is my one-year anniversary as UC Libraries’ digital content specialist. Or, as I like to say, “social media girl.” It has been a year full of learning, collaboration and new experiences. One of those experiences being a trip to the great city of St. Louis, Missouri, to attend the 2025 Library Marketing and Communications Conference with my Comm Team partner, Melissa Cox Norris. This was not only my first conference as a UC Libraries staff member, but also my first conference as a working professional.

The LMCC: A first timer’s perspective
The LMCC: A first timer’s perspective

Throughout the two-day conference, we attended sessions covering topics such as how to build an engaging library program, maximizing the features of Canva, creating accessible graphic design materials and even finding the most efficient ways to measure the success and reach of social media content. Some of my favorite takeaways were:

  • A storyboarding template for creating engaging and organized reels and short videos
  • A point system for auditing and calculating the success of social media posts
  • Key functions and shortcuts for creating specific effects in Canva
  • Shared experiences from other library marketers on how they create captivating events for patrons that highlight the purpose of the libraries while still simply being fun

We also had the chance to hear from some amazing keynote speakers. Scott Bonner, Director of Ferguson Municipal Public Library District, spoke about the library’s service to the people of Ferguson following the killing of Mike Brown in August 2014. He went into detail about how the library was able to provide safe spaces, as well as places for teachers to have class time while school was out of session due to riots. It was an incredibly real and insightful perspective on how libraries, and really any kind of public service, can make a difference during a crisis.

On a non-conference related note, I had the chance to enjoy some St. Louis staples, including a Blues game (they beat Calgary 3-2), Imo’s pizza and toasted ravioli and Charlie Gitto’s Restaurant on the Hill.  And of course, I can’t forget about The Gateway Arch. Thanks to Melissa for all the fun suggestions!  It was a great first conference experience, and I am so excited to visit St. Louis again in the future.

The LMCC: A first timer’s perspective