Category Archives: Science Library

Posts related to the Science Library, including the former GMP and Chem-Bio Library posts.

UC Libraries Launch Source Online

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Newsletter, first published in 2002, contains the latest news and happenings from UC Libraries.

sourceUC Libraries is transforming  technology, people, space and information resources to “become the globally engaged, intellectual commons of the university – positioning ourselves as the hub of collaboration, digital innovation and scholarly endeavor on campus.”

It is in this spirit of transformation that we are changing the way in which we deliver Source to our readers. The online newsletter will still contain the latest information about the organization, people, places and happenings in UC Libraries, but will no longer be produced in print. By moving Source online, we are able to reach a greater number of readers on various devices – computers, phones, tablets and more.

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The Twitchell Hydrometer : Notes from the Oesper Collections, No. 28, September/October 2014

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A brass hydrometer jar with handle and thermometer and two metal hydrometers probably designed to monitor the fermentation of beer

A brass hydrometer jar with handle and thermometer and two metal hydrometers probably designed to monitor the fermentation of beer.

The 28th issue of Museum Notes highlights yet another scientific instrument produced by the 19th-century Cincinnati inventor Henry Twitchell (1816-1875).

Click here for all other issues of Notes from The Oesper Collections and to explore the Jensen-Thomas Apparatus Collection.

GeoScienceWorld e-books now available

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gsw UC users now have access to the 2006-2014  collection of e-books (over 1,000 titles!) from GeoScienceWorld!  This collection consists of high-quality books published by the leading societies in the earth sciences, and covering a broad range of topics and research.

http://ebooks.geoscienceworld.org
(Note: UC VPN/proxy login required to view off-campus)

For e-books dating before 2006, please refer to our subscriptions to the AAPG Digital Library and the Geological Society of London Special Publications (also part of GeoScienceWorld).

Chem-Bio Library Welcome Event! Sun, Aug 24 1-5pm

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The Chemistry-Biology Library Welcomes New & Returning Students! The Chem-Bio Library, 5034 Rieveschl Hall, invites all students, parents, and faculty to stop on Sunday of Welcome Weekend: Sunday, August 24.  Stop by and visit the library anytime from 1 – 5 pm. Students and parents are welcome to stop by for treats and fun. Learn more about the library through a brief tour.  See our upcoming group collaboration space, reserve collections, Info Commons workstations, and study spaces.

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Else Schulze Info Commons

 

GMP Library Welcome Event! Sun, Aug 24, 1-5 pm

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The Geology-Math-Physics Library Welcomes New & Returning Students!

The Geo-Math-Phys Library, 240 Braunstein Hall, invites all students, parents, and faculty to stop on Sunday of Welcome Weekend: Sunday, August 24.  Stop by and visit the library anytime from 1 – 5 pm.

Students and parents are welcome to stop by for treats and fun. Learn more about the library during a brief tour.

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Study spaces at GMP Library

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Globe at GMP Library

 

Sidney Rossiter Benedict : Notes from the Oesper Collections, No. 27, July/August 2014

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A circa 1928 Bock-Benedict colorimeter

A circa 1928 Bock-Benedict colorimeter

The 27th issue of Museum Notes tells the story of a UC graduate who, inspired by his undergraduate chemistry teacher, went on to become a nationally prominent physiological chemist and a member of the National Academy of Sciences.

Click here for all other issues of Notes from The Oesper Collections and to explore the Jensen-Thomas Apparatus Collection.

Data Management Planning Workshops – Starting June 30th

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Join the University of Cincinnati Libraries for a series of workshops on data management planning! The workshops will address universal data management best practices for health science, science and engineering students and professionals. While much of the focus is on STEM fields, this course will be useful for anyone interested in learning more about data management practices and principles. Each workshop will include a teaching portion and hands on activities. We recommend that registrants attend all five workshops if possible. Workshops will be held in the Health Science Library (HSL) Electronic Classroom G005G.

Register at http://webcentral.uc.edu/hslclass/home.aspx

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Meet the UC Libraries’ Science Informationist

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Hello! I am Amy Koshoffer, the new UC Libraries Science Informationist.

I am one member of a team of informationists working to provide research data services and instruction to the UC research community. My primary focus will be on researchers in Engineering and the Sciences, including Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geology, Geography, Mathematics, and Physics. The informationist team includes others based in the Health Sciences Library (East Campus), including Tiffany Grant, a Research Informationist who is focusing on services to biomedical researchers.

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The Marsh Test for Arsenic : Notes from the Oesper Collections, No. 26, May/June 2014

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Reproduction of a Marsh apparatus

Reproduction of a Marsh apparatus

 

The 26th issue of Museum Notes deals with the historic Marsh test for arsenic and its role in both the history of forensic chemistry and detective fiction.

Click here for all other issues of Notes from The Oesper Collections and to explore the Jensen-Thomas Apparatus Collection.

The Dichromate Cell : Notes from the Oesper Collections, No. 25, March/April 2014

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Examples of surviving half-liter Grenet cells

Examples of surviving half-liter Grenet cells (Jensen-Thomas Apparatus Collection). The cell on the right has its Zn anode raised.

The 25th issue of Museum Notes is the last installment of our series on historic voltaic cells and highlights the famous dichromate cell of Poggendorff and Warington.

Click here for all other issues of Notes from The Oesper Collections and to explore the Jensen-Thomas Apparatus Collection.