Who doesn’t enjoy a good movie during the holidays?
Clermont College Library is giving away two tickets to the Pierce Point Movie Cinema in Amelia. What a great treat for winter break. To enter stop by the library, fill out an entry, and drop it in the box in front of the Readbox trifold. The winner will be drawn on December 3.
If you have questions ask at the front desk.
Penny McGinnis
Technical Services Manager
100 Best American Short Stories
If you enjoy short stories, check out 100 Years of the Best American Short Stories from Clermont College Library’s collection. Lorrie Moore and Heidi Pitlor have selected forty stories from more than two thousand published in previous editions. Ernest Hemingway’s first published story is among the gems, along with writing by Flannery O’Connor and Alice Monroe. This is a great anthology of exemplary writing.
The library also added, The Best American Essays 2015, The Best American Science and Nature Writing 2015, and The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2015 to the collection.
Go to the library’s catalog to find these notable books.
Penny McGinnis
Technical Services Manager
The Clermont College Library houses over 631 DVDs which can be checked out for a week. Enjoy the DVDs on your laptop, any Clermont College computer, or at home. If you choose to view a movie in the library, headphones are available at the circulation desk . Students must have a valid UC ID to check out DVDs and headphones.
Searching the Catalog
Use the library catalog to search for specific films. Use the “Title” option to search films by title. Use the “Author” option for actor or director.
To look for a specific type of film, use the advanced keyword search.
Many DVDs, including feature films, can be borrowed from other institutions in the same manner as books.
Stop by the library to see if your film is available or search and place a hold!
Natalie Winland
Public Services Manager
Clermont College Library has services for UC East students.
If you need help finding or choosing library resources for your projects; remember we are all UC. This means you have the same access to the online library resources that the Clermont College Library has access to including:
P.S. Keep in touch by regularly visiting our UC Clermont College webpage.
You’ve started a paper or a project, and gathered a couple of great resources on your topic, but now you need more information. One of Clermont College Library’s excellent resources is the research guide.
Research Guides are easy to find. From the library’s home page, look to the left side of the screen and choose Research Guides. You will be directed to a list of guides. By clicking on one of the topics, you will find tabs that direct you to the type of resource you need. For example, if you were looking for scholarly articles on biology, choose the Biology at Clermont Guide, then click on the Articles tab.
Kathleen Epperson
Reference Librarian
Did you know Clermont College Library has the only quiet study space on campus? It’s true! Here are the basics.
Where’s the quiet?
The second floor.
How do I get there?
Take the elevator or the stairs.
What else is awesome about the second floor?
Study rooms, circulating books, and a laptop bar.
In order to raise awareness of the second floor, the library is sponsoring a second floor selfie contest. Participate and you’ll be entered to win a $25 Amazon gift card!
How to enter our contest:
Seriously, it’s that easy! We’ll post the selfies on Facebook and Twitter and randomly choose a winner on Oct. 30.
Visit, snap, and send – your second floor selfie!
Penny McGinnis
Technical Services Manager
Please stop by the display case in the Peters-Jones building, near the Clermont College Library, during October to see featured materials on Jewish history. The display focuses on the in-depth history of the Jewish faith and development of Jewish culture. The collection has many informative works presenting the major geographical, cultural, and political forces that have determined the course of Jewish history while introducing the many individuals, who have shaped the character, mindset, and prospects of the Jewish people. 
Most items are available for check out. Give your request to the library staff and they will pull the book for you! Thank you to Professor Frederic Krome for use of his materials on lend from his personal collection.
Natalie Winland
Public Services Manager
With support from Clermont College Dean Jeff Bauer, we are working closely with the UC Foundation to raise funds for our library’s renewal. In addition to repeating last year’s Quacks for Stacks fundraiser, we’re planning more initiatives for the coming year including A Literary Affair on Wednesday, September 23rd.
This fun event will kick-off the transformation and include a plaque dedication ceremony for former Library Director Fred Marcotte, as well as highlight exciting plans for improvements to the space. For more information about this event or donating to the 21st Century Library Campaign, contact Dana Parker 513- 558-9964 or Mindi Hilgeman 513-558-3420.
Katie Foran-Mulcahy
Library Director
Former Clermont Professor, Joel Peckham, opens the 2015-16 Clermont Poetry Series with a reading in the Clermont College Library on Friday, September 11, at 1:25 pm. Professor Peckham’s new book God’s Bicycle will be available for purchase. He’ll be signing books at the reception immediately following the reading.
Joel has published three books of poetry, two chapbooks, and a collection of narrative essays. His works have appeared in academic and literary journals. Currently he is an Assistant Professor of Regional Literature and Creative Writing at Marshall University.
Spotlight on student art work at the Clermont College Library.
Madison Keith’s portraits of women reflect the mood of the seasons. Her use of color and unexpected natural elements suffuse the paintings with enchantment and a touch of mystery. She talks about her medium of watercolor paints, pencils, and paper in her artist statement. “I also wanted to invoke a feeling of calm and harmony, and I feel like this is a bit of a reflection on the materials I used; watercolor is tricky, and you have to be calm and find harmony with your supplies when painting.”
Stop by the Clermont College Library and view Madison’s intriguing exhibit.
Penny McGinnis
Technical Services Manager
