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New CINAHL Tutorial
CampusGuides: Taking Research Guides to the Next Level
The UC Blue Ash Library, in conjunction with UC Libraries, is transitioning the subject and class guides to a more user-friendly, robust CampusGuides interface during the 2011-2012 academic year. CampusGuides incorporate search boxes, RSS Feeds, embedded media, surveys and can be easily accessed on mobile devices. See the UCBA Psychology guide for an example of a new and improved guide. We look forward to your feedback and suggestions in order to make these guides as useful as possible for our users. Continue reading
Same Great Library Info with a New Name (and URL)
The Library website has officially been updated to reflect our new name, the UCBA Library, with a new web address found at www.libraries.uc.edu/ucba. We have also taken this opportunity to revise our website so that information is easier
to find.
You will also notice changes in other areas including:
- Online Library Catalog (location holdings for Blue Ash College Library or Blue Ash Stacks, Blue Ash Reference, etc.)
- UCBA Library LiBlog
- UC Libraries Mobile Site
- Related links found on the UC Libraries website
- Library web page on UCBA College website
Please take a moment to get acquainted with our revised site and update your bookmarks where needed! Email us at our new email address ucbalibrary@ucblueash.edu with any feedback or suggestions.
New RefWorks 2.0 Interface
RefWorks rolled out its new 2.0 interface for users on May 16th, 2011. The classic RefWorks interface will continue to be available until January 3, 2012. If you have not yet taken the opportunity to look at RefWorks 2.0, log in to RefWorks and simply click on the “RefWorks 2.0” link on the top of the RefWorks window to switch over to the new interface.
The new RefWorks 2.0 is more visually appealing and a user-friendly than the classic version If you have not already become familiar with the new 2.0 interface, you have until the end of the year to do so.
Check out these resources to learn more about RefWorks 2.0:
- RefWorks 2.0 Overview
- Introduction to RefWorks 2.0 Video Tutorial
- UCBA Library RefWorks Workshop Materials web page
Contact your RWC Library Liaison for one-on-one assistance with RefWorks 2.0.
Original Content provided by Randall L. Roberts MLS, MS Liaison for Criminal Justice, Psychology & Sociology Reference & Instructional Services Dept. University of Cincinnati randall.roberts@uc.edu (513) 556-1864
November is National Career Development Month
By Lauren Wahman
Are you searching for a job? Or, are you just getting started on figuring out which career might be right for you? The UC Libraries have resources (print and electronic) that will help you do all of that and more!
Resources include:
- Job & Career Accelerator
- Occupational Outlook Handbook
- Career Resources Collection at the UC Blue Ash College Library
Ask a friendly UC Blue Ash Librarian!
Visit: 117 Muntz Hall
Call: 745-5710
Web: www.libraries.uc.edu/ucba
Email: ucbalibrary@ucblueash.edu
Career Services at UC Blue Ash College
Web: http://www.ucblueash.edu/careerservices/index.html
Ring, Ring! Hotel Counter Bell Display
Marilyn Grismere, Professor Emeritus and an avid bell collector, has made a small portion of her bell collection available to the UC Blue Ash community. This display, which will be available until December 9th, features beautiful hotel counter bells from the late 1800’s to early 1900’s. Several types of hotel counter bells can be seen including: Plunger, Twist, Twirl, and Tap bells.
To learn more about the wonderful world of bells, be sure to visit the American Bell Association’s website at www.americanbell.org. The American Bell Association is a friendly group of bell collectors of all ages, youth to senior, who enjoy collecting and learning about bells. Professor Grismere also serves as the contact for the local Bell Study Club of Cincinnati. Contact her via email for more information.
New Summon Advanced Tutorial Now Available
The Summon Advanced tutorial introduces advanced features, tips and tricks for the Summon search engine. It’s helpful to view the Summon Basics tutorial for a general overview of the tool.
Click here to get started or visit: http://www.ucblueash.edu/library/tutorial/summon-advanced/summon-advanced.swf
National Arts and Humanities Art Exhibit and Event
October is National Arts and Humanities Month (NAHM)! Stop by the Library during normal hours to see the UCBA Faculty Art Exhibition. The goal of the exhibit is to promote the value of the arts and humanities to students, through both academic offerings in the UCBA Liberal Arts Program, and broader cultural offerings that transcend academic disciplines and college departments.
Participating Artists include:
- Stefanie Bethuy
- Tracy Creahan-Johnson
- David Hartz
- William Malzcan
- Julie Mitchell
- Amanda Parker-Wolery
- H. Michael Sanders
- Patrick Schreiber
- John Wolfer
Students, staff and faculty are also encouraged to attend the Lunch with the Arts celebration on October 26, 2011 from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm. Stop by to learn about the arts and humanities culture at UCBA, enjoy faculty & student performances, and free food!
LearningExpress Library: Job and Career Accelerator
Are you searching for a job? Or, are you just getting started on figuring out which career might be right for you? The UC Libraries have a resource that will help you do all of that and more plus you can use it anywhere that you have Internet access! The Job & Career Accelerator is now available through LearningExpress Library (a UC Libraries database) and it’s FREE for UC students. You can find information on over 1,000 different occupations, access skills tests, search over 5 million job postings, create professional resumes and cover letters, and get tips and advice. Plus, it keeps your job search information organized in one place!
Questions? Ask a friendly RWC Librarian
Visit: 117 Muntz Hall
Call: 745-5710
Web: www.libraries.uc.edu/libraries/rwc
Email: rwclibrary@ucrwcu.rwc.uc.edu