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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 will open at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 12, except for HSL which will open at 7:45 a.m.

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Due to inclement weather, University of Cincinnati campuses are closed from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 12, 2025. Visit Commencement and Registrar’s pages for additional details. This closure applies to all UC Libraries locations except for the Donald C. Harrison Health Sciences Library, which will be open at 7:45 a.m.

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UC Libraries closed December 2, except for HSL

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Due to inclement weather, the University of Cincinnati campus will close from 7 a.m. Dec. 2, 2025, until 7 a.m. on Dec. 3, 2025. This closure applies to all UC Libraries locations except for the Donald C. Harrison Health Sciences Library, which will be open Tuesday, Dec. 2 from 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Read Source, the online newsletter, to learn about the news, events, people and happenings in UC Libraries.

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Read Source, the online newsletter, to learn about the news, events, people and happenings in UC Libraries.

In this issue of Source, Liz Kiscaden, dean and university librarian, welcomes Bearcats to campus and we highlight what we did over the summer. We announce a new digital collection, The Daniel S. Young Archives of Medical Illustrations, as well as a collaboration to digitize rare manuscripts. We invite readers to the upcoming Cecil Striker Annual Lecture, “Pharmacy Education in the Queen City,” and to learn more about other Library Events. Chris Platts, assistant professor of art history and frequent collaborator with the Libraries, talks about some of his projects and research interests. And Katie Foran-Mulcahy writes about efforts to re-make the MakerLab in the CECH Library.

Read these articles, as well as past issues, on the website. To receive Source via e-mail, contact melissa.norris@uc.edu to be added to the mailing list.

Job Posting: Head of the Classics Library

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The University of Cincinnati Libraries seeks a dynamic, strategic-thinking and collaborative leader to fill the position of head of the John Miller Burnam Classics Library, a 12-month tenure track position.  

The library head directs the work of the Classics Library and staff, and provides research services to the Classics Department, which includes 18 full-time faculty members, four research associates, two visiting scholars and 35 graduate students. Research materials cover history, archaeology, language and literature, art, numismatics, science and technology, papyrology, epigraphy and patristics. Please see the full job announcement to learn more and apply

Check out library Spring Break reduced hours, March 15-23

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Most University of Cincinnati Libraries locations have reduced hours for Spring Break, March 15-23. Check the library website for a list of hours by location.

Have a safe and rejuvenating Spring Break, Bearcats!

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