Category Archives: UCBA News
Librarians Bookin’ It at the UCBA Dash
UCBA librarians Lauren Wahman, Michelle McKinney and Heather Maloney (accompanied by her family) showed up bright and early to represent the library at the 4th Annual UCBA Blue Ash Dash 5K for Scholarships. The rest of the library staff opted for the ‘sleep in’ option bringing the department to 100% participation. $52,000 was raised at this year’s event with proceeds going to scholarships for students at UC Blue Ash.
UCBA Library Closed Saturday, October 8th
by Julie Robinson
The UCBA Library will be CLOSED SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8TH, in order to facilitate a necessary pipe repair in Muntz Hall. The water supply for Muntz Hall will need to be shut off this Saturday October 8. Due to Fire Code and Health & Safety Regulations no one will be permitted into the building. No other buildings on campus will be affected.
If you need library assistance, please contact UC’s Langsam Library at 513-556-1424.
We apologize for the inconvenience, and we appreciate your continued understanding with these types of temporary disruptions.
From The Desk Of…Julie Robinson, UCBA Library Operations Manager
From the desk of Julie Robinson, UCBA’s Library Operations Manager. She has turned her cozy cubicle into a mini pop culture museum filled with the coolest items.
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- Welcome to my space! My home away from home….
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- I cleaned just for this…otherwise there would be A LOT more stacks. Notice the Angry Bird above my computer….I have a 5 year old nephew who is obsessed and this was his birthday invitation!
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- Every space needs some fun! My book pages are folded to spell out my name, an Xmas gift from my mother; Guy Noir, detective; LOTR Minas Tirith; and of course my amazing family!
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- I have way more than this at home (surprise, surprise), but this is a nice representation of some of favorite pop culture “things”!
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- Guy Noir is watching over Minas Tirith….with a teeny tiny copy of “The Hunger Games” in front of them.
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- More pop culture, because we should all have a lot in our lives! The building on the right is the Drinko Library at Marshall University, a going away gift from friends at Marshall University’s School of Medicine, my job prior to UCBA.
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- He Who Must Not Be Named even comes to the UCBA Library!
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- One of my favorite movies today, tomorrow, and forever…sadly, I’m missing Fezzik, the Man in Black, and Inigo “you killed my father, prepare to die” Montoya 🙁
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- Extra signs, ’cause seriously folks it’s a library…shhhhhh 😉
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- The “dark side” of my space…project board and a “dumping ground” for equipment and “stuff” . What you don’t see is my coffee pot, because vast quantities are required to achieve the highly functioning status you see on a daily basis!
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- Thanks for visiting my space…I’m sure if I try really, really hard I may be able to keep it clean for a while, no promises though!
Election Materials On Display at UCBA Library
The 2016 election season is in full swing and the UCBA Library would like to help you be an informed voter. The elections display includes voting information and a variety of political books and magazines. A list of the books on display can be found on the corresponding online guide found at http://guides.libraries.uc.edu/ucba-displays/elections. Additional information is available on the Elections Guide at http://guides.libraries.uc.edu/ucba-elections.
Summon Search Engine Gets Updated
Summon, one of UC Libraries’ most commonly used search tools, has recently undergone a major update. Summon has a new, streamlined, modern interface with new and enhanced features. The updated design is also responsive and mobile friendly. View the tutorial to learn more about the latest version or visit http://uc.summon.serialssolutions.com to start searching with Summon.
UCBA Library Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
The UC Blue Ash Library, in collaboration the Office of Hispanic/Latino Affairs, is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with a library display highlighting Hispanic/Latino books and culture. The books will be on display in the library from September 15, 2016 to October 14, 2016. The items are available for checkout with a valid UC ID. Browse the online guide of suggested reads at http://guides.libraries.uc.edu/ucba-displays/ucba-hhm or stop by!
UCBA Library Shows Their Cards for National Library Card Sign-Up Month
September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month and to celebrate UCBA staffers whipped out current cards and dusted off library cards of the past. Some of the libraries represented include:
- Columbus Metropolitan Library (OH)
- Fairbanks North Star Borough Public Library System (AK)
- Lakewood Public Library (OH)
- Montgomery-Floyd Regional Library (OH)
- Pinellas Public Library Cooperative (FL)
- Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County (OH)
- Shaker Heights Public Library (OH)
- Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library System (FL)
- Toledo-Lucas County Public Library (OH)
- WoodLink Libraries (OH)
Your UC ID gives you access to services and collections available at any UC Library.
From the Desk of…Heather Maloney, UCBA Library Director
The latest edition of the From The Desk Of… series gives us a closer look into the office space of UCBA Library Director, Heather Maloney.
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- My second home!
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- Strong faculty = Strong university
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- Proud Alum
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- Irish writers watching over me
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- Honors from the Dean!
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- My high touch rather than high tech project tracking.
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- A souvenir from my previous life as a law firm librarian
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- Fun library reads!
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- My family corner!
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- Back to work
Sept. 20 “Life of the Mind” Lecture to Feature John McNay
Life of the Mind, interdisciplinary conversations with UC faculty, will return Tuesday, September 20, 3:30-5pm in the Russell C. Myers Alumni Center, with a lecture by John McNay, professor of history and chair of the department of history, philosophy and political science at UC Blue Ash College. Professor McNay will speak on, “I would rather have peace than be president”: Presidential Decisions for Peace.
Life of the Mind is a semi-annual lecture series that features a distinguished University of Cincinnati faculty member presenting his or her work and expertise. A panel of three responds to and discusses the lecture from diverse perspectives. The series includes intriguing insights from diverse perspectives and encourages faculty and students from across UC to engage in further discourse. The presentation is not simply a recitation of the faculty member’s work but promotes an informed point of view. Continue reading