From The Desk Of…Julie Robinson, UCBA Library Operations Manager

Posted on September 29, 2016 by Michelle McKinney

From the desk of Julie Robinson, UCBA’s Library Operations Manager. She has turned her cozy cubicle into a mini pop culture museum filled with the coolest items.

: Welcome to my space! My home away from home….

: I cleaned just for this…otherwise there would be A LOT more stacks. Notice the Angry Bird above my computer….I have a 5 year old nephew who is obsessed and this was his birthday invitation!

: Every space needs some fun! My book pages are folded to spell out my name, an Xmas gift from my mother; Guy Noir, detective; LOTR Minas Tirith; and of course my amazing family!

: I have way more than this at home (surprise, surprise), but this is a nice representation of some of favorite pop culture “things”!

: Guy Noir is watching over Minas Tirith….with a teeny tiny copy of “The Hunger Games” in front of them.

: More pop culture, because we should all have a lot in our lives! The building on the right is the Drinko Library at Marshall University, a going away gift from friends at Marshall University’s School of Medicine, my job prior to UCBA.

: He Who Must Not Be Named even comes to the UCBA Library!

: One of my favorite movies today, tomorrow, and forever…sadly, I’m missing Fezzik, the Man in Black, and Inigo “you killed my father, prepare to die” Montoya 🙁

: Extra signs, ’cause seriously folks it’s a library…shhhhhh 😉

: The “dark side” of my space…project board and a “dumping ground” for equipment and “stuff” . What you don’t see is my coffee pot, because vast quantities are required to achieve the highly functioning status you see on a daily basis!

: Thanks for visiting my space…I’m sure if I try really, really hard I may be able to keep it clean for a while, no promises though!

Election Materials On Display at UCBA Library

Posted on September 28, 2016 by Michelle McKinney

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The 2016 election season is in full swing and the UCBA Library would like to help you be an informed voter. The elections display includes voting information and a variety of political books and magazines. A list of the books on display can be found on the corresponding online guide found at http://guides.libraries.uc.edu/ucba-displays/elections. Additional information is available on the Elections Guide at http://guides.libraries.uc.edu/ucba-elections.

Summon Search Engine Gets Updated

Posted on September 21, 2016 by Michelle McKinney

Summon, one of UC Libraries’ most commonly used search tools, has recently undergone a major update. Summon has a new, streamlined, modern interface with new and enhanced features. The updated design is also responsive and mobile friendly. View the tutorial to learn more about the latest version or visit http://uc.summon.serialssolutions.com to start searching with Summon.

UCBA Library Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Posted on September 15, 2016 by Michelle McKinney

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The UC Blue Ash Library, in collaboration the Office of Hispanic/Latino Affairs, is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with a library display highlighting Hispanic/Latino books and culture. The books will be on display in the library from September 15, 2016 to October 14, 2016. The items are available for checkout with a valid UC ID. Browse the online guide of suggested reads at http://guides.libraries.uc.edu/ucba-displays/ucba-hhm or stop by!

UCBA Library Shows Their Cards for National Library Card Sign-Up Month

Posted on September 13, 2016 by Michelle McKinney

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September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month and to celebrate UCBA staffers whipped out current cards and dusted off library cards of the past. Some of the libraries represented include:

Columbus Metropolitan Library (OH)
Fairbanks North Star Borough Public Library System (AK)
Lakewood Public Library (OH)
Montgomery-Floyd Regional Library (OH)
Pinellas Public Library Cooperative (FL)
Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County (OH)
Shaker Heights Public Library (OH)
Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library System (FL)
Toledo-Lucas County Public Library (OH)
WoodLink Libraries (OH)

Your UC ID gives you access to services and collections available at any UC Library.

From the Desk of…Heather Maloney, UCBA Library Director

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Michelle McKinney

The latest edition of the From The Desk Of… series gives us a closer look into the office space of UCBA Library Director, Heather Maloney.

: My second home!

: Strong faculty = Strong university

: Proud Alum

: Irish writers watching over me

: Honors from the Dean!

: My high touch rather than high tech project tracking.

: A souvenir from my previous life as a law firm librarian

: Fun library reads!

: My family corner!

: Back to work

Check out the UCBA Faculty Research Guide!

Posted on August 25, 2016 by Michelle McKinney

by Lauren Wahman

As another fall semester gets underway, the UCBA librarians are ready to help faculty with their research needs. Whether it’s discipline-specific, creative, or a classroom-based (e.g. Scholarship of Teaching & Learning) research project, we’re getting you started with a newly updated Faculty Research Guide (guides.libraries.uc.edu/ucba-facultyresearch). You still find those resources that you know and trust, but you’ll also find new grant and data management resources along with contact information for your go-to experts (including your library faculty liaison). In addition, check out UC’s institutional repository – Scholar@UC – as well as OhioLINK’s Digital Resource Commons. As the semester moves forward, we’ll continue to add more resources.

Bookmark the guide for quick and easy access: http://guides.libraries.uc.edu/ucba-facultyresearch

UCBA Library Closing at 3:00 pm on Friday, August 5th

Posted on August 4, 2016 by Michelle McKinney

by Julie Robinson

The UCBA Library will be closing one hour early on Friday, August 5^th. The library will close at 3pm to allow IT to begin re-imaging the public computers for Fall Semester. The library will reopen at noon on Monday, August 8^th.

Please visit the library at http://www.libraries.uc.edu/ucba.html for more information, including a full schedule of our operating hours!

From The Desk Of….Kellie Tilton, UCBA Librarian

Posted on July 21, 2016 by Michelle McKinney

The UC Blue Ash Library is kicking off a new series called From The Desk Of… which gives you a chance to peer into our work spaces to see where the magic happens.

Instructional Technologies Librarian, Kellie Tilton has graciously opened her doors to share her workspace and favorite office items with us.

: “This is my office! I live in 115B! Typical thumbs up in a photo.”

: “I take advantage of my metal bookshelf to host an array of photos of friends and loved ones. Also, my office is almost always freezing, so note my heater and two blankets. Office Essentials!”

: “The top two shelves of my bookcase are a place for all my weird toys. Every office needs a TARDIS and a golden snitch, in my opinion. That third shelf is my craft shelf. You never know when you’ll need cardstock, spray adhesive or foam board.”

: “I love the Disney Vinylmation, and like to grab new ones if I’m near the park. I just had a conference in Orlando, so I got some new ones for my office.”

: “Part of my job is to make instructional objects which means I have a fancy mic and soundbooth in my office. And by fancy I mean we made it using a cardboard box and $20 soundproof inserts. But it works! I love it.”

: “I never quite grew out of the collage decorating phase. Postcards, pictures, quotes, comics all live together in a mish-mash. Some of which has traveled with me for years.”

: “These guys chill under my monitor and make me super happy. That bird totally chirps if I whistle at it! The keychain? Adorably angry. And Dancing Groot is just the best. At the holidays, I bring in my Holiday Dancing Groot.”

: “Washi Tape + Chapstick + Pens = Essentials. (That may or may not be every single color of Sharpie pen available.) (I love them.)”

: “I can’t fit all the buttons I get on my lanyard, so up on the bulletin board they go! (Bonus shot of my parents and brother in a photobooth!) (Also, if you haven’t, read The Book Thief. So good.)”

: “The Post-It note collection. I will not be the first librarian to feature this, I promise.”

: “Holiday decorations + co-worker presents live together in harmony all year round on the top of my shelf. The raven’s name is Poe and I dig his party hat.”

: “Theatre is one of my favorite things and I love how colorful these posters are. (Also, that negative space Cinderella in the glass slipper? Love.)”

: “I hate blank walls, so posters are my go-to. The green one with the braids is the entire book of Anne of Green Gables. The Every 4 Years is from the last World Cup. (Normally there is 75% more paper and Post-Its scattered across my desk.)”

: “Don’t be deceived by the blank whiteboard. Come fall, it will be filled with my schedule for the week. Also, my hydration/caffeination station on full display. (DFTBA!)”

: “This is my office chandelier. I may nurse a slight obsession with chandeliers – so shiny! It’s really a Christmas ornament from Macy’s that’s hanging by Scotch tape and a dream. Really classes up the joint!”

: “Thanks for visiting!”

Checking Out the Chicago Public Library: UCBA Librarian Visits the Harold Washington Library Center

Posted on July 14, 2016 by Michelle McKinney

One a recent July 4th holiday visit to Chicago, Michelle McKinney, UCBA Reference and Web Services librarian, made a brief stop at the Harold Washington Library Center (HWLC) of the Chicago Pubic Library (CPL). The main branch of CPL is located on 400 S. State Street, Chicago, IL 60605 in the South Loop. The building is a site to behold. It is 10 stories high, 756,000 square feet, and takes up a full city block. Here are just a few photos from Michelle’s all-too-brief visit. Follow the links at the end of the post to learn more about the Chicago Public Library and the Harold Washington Library Center. Continue reading →

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