By: Stanley Block, MD
At the northwest corner of Eden Avenue in Cincinnati, Ohio, Dr. Christian R. Holmes built his “new” College of Medicine which opened its doors to students for the first time in 1917.
Author Archives: Melissa Cox Norris
Libraries Closed during UC’s Winter Season Days
UC Libraries will be closed during UC’s Winter Season Days beginning December 25 through January 4. The libraries will reopen with regular hours on Monday, January 5.
The UCit@Langsam computer and study lab on the 5th floor of Langsam Library will also be closed.
The Langsam Library book drop will be available for books and videos only. (Please note – equipment must be returned in person when the library is open again on January 5).
For more on UC’s Winter Season Days, visit uc.edu/winterclosure.
GPO Releases the Official Digital Version of the Senate CIA Report
The U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO) has made available the official and authentic digital and print versions of the Report of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Committee Study of the Central Intelligence Agency’s Detention and Interrogation Program, together with a forward by Chairman Feinstein and Additional and Minority Views(Senate Report 113-288).
The digital version is available on GPO’s Federal Digital System (FDsys).
ILLiad unavailable December 16 from 8-11am
ILLiad, UC Libraries Interlibrary Loan program, will be unavailable Tuesday, December 16 from 8am-11am for a system upgrade.
UC Libraries Presents Food for Fines
Now through December 19th, donate food items for the Freestore Foodbank and reduce your library fine up to $5!
One good deed deserves another…
For each non-perishable food item brought to a participating UC library location (see list below), $1 will be subtracted from library fines (up to $5).
Support UC Libraries during Giving Tuesday
Support #UCLibraries on #GivingTuesday, a global day dedicated to giving back. Those who give $10 or more to UC today will receive the limited edition 2014 ornament. Make your gift now – uc.edu/givingtuesday
Stress Less Fest @ Langsam
While studying for exams in Langsam Library, take a moment to breath and recharge with “Stress Less Fest” brought to you by the Student Wellness Center, Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS), Learning Assistance Center (LAC), Campus Rec Center, Residence Hall Association (RHA), and Disability Services.
Check Out the Latest Issue of Source, UC Libraries Newsletter
Read the online newsletter to learn more about the development of UC’s digital repository, why UC’s colors are red and black, and more news from UC Libraries.
This latest issue of Source includes updates on the Libraries’ Strategic Plan, with an overview of digital humanities and news on the development of UC’s digital repository, which makes accessible, enables re-use, stores, organizes and preserves the full range of the institution’s intellectual output, including scholarly, historical and research materials. Also featured are stories about providing access to the Libraries special collections, a new exhibit highlighting the top illustrated children’s books, and the librarians, staff and students of UC Libraries giving thanks.
Source online is available on the web at http://libapps.libraries.uc.edu/source/ and via e-mail. To receive Source online via e-mail, contact melissa.norris@uc.edu to be added to the mailing list.
Study 24/7 in Langsam Library During Exams
Cramming for an exam? Need a safe, quiet place to study?
Langsam Library space will be opened 24/7 beginning noon on Sunday, November 30 through December 10. Regular hours will resume 8am on December 11.
November 19th is GIS Day
Join UC Geography (and UC Libraries) in celebrating GIS Day – a worldwide salute to geospatial technology and its impact on our lives.
Tim Balzer, product manager of the Cincinnati-based start-up company Roadtrippers, will discuss the history, development and future direction of their successful web-based and multi-platform app Roadtrippers.
Wednesday, November 19
11:45-12:30pm
TUC 417A
Stop by TUC to meet and greet UC Libraries’ Amy Koshoffer and Holly Prochaska as they man the GIS Day booth during the speaker and talk to visitors about GIS. And visit the Geology-Mathematics-Physics Library during the day to see GIS posters from the Geography Department.