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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.
UC Libraries to Host a Series of Talks on Digital Humanities Nov. 17-18
Lee Skallerup Bessette
Lee Skallerup Bessette will explore the what, why and how of digital humanities.
What is digital humanities? How does it relate to my work?
Join the University of Cincinnati Libraries November 17 and 18 for a series of talks by Lee Skallerup Bessette exploring the topic of digital humanities.
Happy Halloween from UC Libraries
UC Libraries is on Instagram
Follow UC Libraries on Instagram to see a whole new side of the people, places, spaces and collections of UC Libraries. You can find us at http://instagram.com/uc_libraries or with the hashtag #uclibraries.
Table Tennis Anyone? This Friday.
Attending the Table Tennis Tournament on Friday in Langsam?
The tournament playoff will be held at the Rec Center, 1st floor, Court 1 at 4pm. When they are down to the final round, at around 5 pm, the final four will be playing at Langsam Library, 4th floor, against the Library team led by the Dean and University Librarian Xuemao Wang.
It is important that anyone who will attends the Rec Center game bring their UC ID for admittance.
Come and cheer on your fellow Bearcats.
Need to Checkout an iPad?
Checking out an iPad at TheDesk@Langsam
In partnership with UC Student Government, UC Libraries now has iPads available for checkout by UC students.
The Desk@Langsam has 10 iPads available for checkout. Students can call to book an iPad (513) 556-1424 or visit The Desk@Langsam on the 4th floor of the Walter C. Langsam Library to request one. Booking in advance is highly recommended to ensure availability. The iPads can be checked out for five days, with one renewal if the iPad is not requested by another user.
The iPads are 16GB and Wi-Fi enabled. An Apple ID is recommended, but not required for use. The iPads are pre-loaded with several UC and other productivity apps, including UC Mobile, Mobile Learn (Canopy) and VMware View (access to UC Virtual Lab). In addition, the iPads can be populated with personalized apps via any user Apple ID.
Visit TheDesk@Langsam today to checkout an iPad.
Table Tennis Anyone?
Join UC Libraries and the UC Table Tennis Club for an open tournament to be held on the fourth floor of the Walter C. Langsam Library, Friday, October 17, 4-6pm.
Both participants and spectators are welcome. To sign up to play, email rosemary.franklin@uc.edu.
Open to all. Refreshments and fun will be provided.