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Category Archives: UCBA News
Women’s History Month at the UCBA Library
by Lauren Wahman
Featured books for Women’s History Month
For the month of March, the UCBA Library is featuring a multi-disciplinary selection of books highlighting the global contributions of women as part of Women’s History Month. These featured books are located on a table near the Library’s Information Desk. Visit the Women’s History Month virtual featured books to view a small selection. To view the full selection, stop by the UCBA Library during open hours, browse, and borrow a book.
Celebrating UC Blue Ash Faculty Achievements: Life of the Mind’s Artists, Authors, Editors and Composers
by Lauren Wahman and Heather Maloney
The Life of the Mind lecture and Artists, Authors, Editors & Composers event took place on February 22, 2022. As part of the UCBA Library’s research-sharing efforts, we’re celebrating the selected works submitted this year from UCBA faculty. Visit Life of the Mind for the online exhibit, bibliography, and event recording.
Cover of Revista Matemática Iberoamericana
David Freeman, Professor
Math, Physics, & Computer Science
Fun Fact: David presented this research topic at the UCBA Library’s 3rd Annual Faculty Research Lightning Talks event.
- Freeman, D., & Le Donne, E. (2021). Toward a quasi-Möbius characterization of invertible homogeneous metric spaces. Revista Matemática Iberoamericana, 37(2), 671-722. (UC Login required)
Upcoming changes to OhioLINK delivery provider
In order to address ongoing delivery issues with OhioLINK materials, the University of Cincinnati Libraries, along with the other college, university and public libraries in Ohio, is changing the OhioLINK delivery provider.
There are three important points that impact OhioLINK borrowing immediately:
- Between now and March 10, users should request any needed items from OhioLINK, SearchOhio and the SWORD/SW Depository as early as possible as delays are anticipated. University of Cincinnati librarians and staff are happy to discuss research needs and help locate alternate formats or other ways to secure materials such as using Interlibrary Loan, which does not rely on this intrastate delivery service.
- From March 11 through the end of April, users will not be able to request materials through the OhioLINK Central Catalog, SearchOhio or SWORD/SW Depository. This is necessary to avoid a backlog of materials in the system during the transition.
- Currently checked-out materials can still be renewed and returned during this time.
Beginning April 18, we will return to working with the company that provided delivery prior to July 2021 and are confident that they will be able to deliver your library materials efficiently once again. As we transition from one company to another, however, there will be slower than usual delivery times.
We ask for patience as we implement this long-term solution.
Questions? (513) 556-1424 or https://libraries.uc.edu/about/contact.html. In addition, OhioLINK has created a FAQ.
Poetry Book Display at UCBA Library
by Christian Boyles and Casey Harloe
Are you a fan of long-winded rambles? Do you want to feel seen? Looking for some quick reads? If so, check out the new display located right inside the front door at the UCBA Library where this month we feature a wide range of poetry curated by our very own resident poet, Casey Harloe.
From the works of Frank O’Hara, Ocean Vuong, and Maya Angelou, there is something for everyone here to enjoy. You can stop by the UCBA Library through the month of February to find your new favorite poem.
UCBA Library Hosts Upstander Campaign
by Heather Maloney
The UC Blue College Library is honored to be a host site for the Nancy and David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center’s Upstander Campaign “to inspire our community to be upstanders through a city-wide art campaign, monthly programs, museum tours, giveaways, and training opportunities.”
We invite you to learn more about Werner Coppel, his experience as a Holocaust survivor and his passionate message on standing up to hate and prejudice, as well as the important work of the Holocaust & Humanity Center: https://www.holocaustandhumanity.org/upstander-project/
Spring 2022 Library Labs
by Lauren Wahman
Spring 2022 Library Labs
The UCBA Library labs are a great opportunity for students to get a head start on their research assignments. The sessions are open to all UCBA students, any individual or group research assignment, and take place online. Refer to flyer schedule for registration information.
Get Started with Research: Prep & Planning
Thursday February 3 | 1:00-2:00 PM
Meet with librarians for practical tips on using the UC Libraries website, tackling your assignment, and essential steps to beginning research. Bring your assignment, ask questions, and leave with a plan to move forward!
Search & Cite
Thursday March 3 | 1:00-2:00 PM
The UCBA Library and the Writing and Study Skills Center are here to help! Meet with librarians for essential tips on where to search and strategies for creating smart searches. Talk with writing tutors about how to cite those sources. Bring your assignment and leave with a solid start on your research!
Library Resources for UCBA Faculty and Staff have moved to Bearcats Landing
Information regarding support, services and resources for UCBA faculty and staff can now be found on Bearcats Landing (UC login required). Please be sure to update your bookmarks.
UCBA Library Services During Spring 2022 Remote Start Period
Given the university’s shift to online operations, we wanted to provide you with updates to the UCBA Library’s services and support beginning today through Friday, January 21st. We will revert to regular spring semester operations on Monday, January 24th.
The UCBA Library facility is closed as of Wednesday, January 5th through Friday, January 21st; however, we do have drop-in hours from 9a-5p Monday-Friday as well as virtual support (see below for options). Hallway signage instructs visitors on how to contact us when they arrive, so that we can meet them at our library staff door (ex. laptop or materials pick-up/returns).
Laptops are available for UCBA students with an initial check-out until March 11th. Students can return and renew the laptop by that due date for the rest of the semester.
Calculators and Course Reserve Materials are available for check-out through January 25th. During this time, we will not be issuing short term loans (e.g. 4 hours, 3 days). Calculators and course reserve materials will be given a due date of Tuesday, January 25th. These items will revert to their designated short term loan period after their return.
Important Reminder: A Bearcat ID or acceptable alternative ID (e.g. driver’s license) is required to check out items.
Virtual Services/Support available Monday-Friday 9a-5p
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- General Library Questions or Research Support available at https://libraries.uc.edu/libraries/ucba/ask-ucba.html. Questions that occur outside of service hours will be addressed the following business day.
- Teaching/Teaching Support available at our Teaching Information Literacy Guide. Find asynchronous information literacy content (e.g. videos, activities, worksheets) that can be easily added to Canvas and/or schedule a consultation to discuss course/assignment needs.
UCBA Library Break Hours
by Heather Maloney
Beginning next week, the UCBA Library hours, services and support will be modified until spring semester begins on Monday, January 10th. Our website and signage will be updated this week to reflect the dates/hours below. Also, please read the important reminder about updating old library links before spring semester.
Winter Season Days, December 20 – January 2: Closed
Monday, December 13-Friday, December 17: Library Facility Closed; Virtual Support Only from 9a-4p.
- Staff will be on site answering the main phone line and providing virtual support from 9a-4p. Note: Any faculty or staff who need assistance can stop by the library staff area during these days/hours of support.
Monday, January 3 – Thursday, January 6: 12:00pm-5pm
Friday, January 7: 12:00pm-4pm