The Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) has developed a survey to understand user perceptions of the value and performance of libraries with government documents collections. The University of Cincinnati Libraries is a participating library in the FDLP. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey at: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/HSLCRRB.
Rare Editions of Mark Twain's Works in ARB
Volume one of Mark Twain’s authorized and uncensored autobiography is now widely available. For those interested in this literary great, the Archives and Rare Books Library holds some rare volumes of Twain’s work including a first edition of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Learn more about the Archives and Rare Books Library holdings and Twain’s autobiography in this article by Dawn Fuller: http://www.uc.edu/news/NR.aspx?id=12564
UC Libraries: Veterans Day Hours
A quick reminder that most UC Libraries will be closed on Thursday, November 10, 2010 for Veteran’s Day.The Health Sciences Library will be open from 9-5pm.
Check the library website or library location for exceptions or changes to the listed hours. [List of all Libraries with links]
New System for Requesting Articles and Books
The Health Sciences Library has moved to a new system (Illiad) for requesting articles and books. To access the system, look for the Request Article/Books link on the left side of the Health Sciences Library’s web page (http://www.libraries.uc.edu/hsl). Use your UC central login credentials to access the system. Once you log into the Illiad system for the first time, you will be prompted to complete a profile. You will only need to complete the profile one time. Illiad will store the information for use on all future requests.
If you have any questions about this or experience any problems, please contact Lorna Newman, Head of Interlibrary Loan Services and Government Documents (lorna.newman@uc.edu or x61885) or Gerry Wagner, HSL Interlibrary Loan and Document Delivery (gerry.wagner@uc.edu or x88389).
Fall 2010 News and Announcements
The RWC Library’s Quarterly Fall e-Newsletter is now available via the library website. Find out the latest news and updates such as:
- Relaxed Food & Drink Policy and comfy seating: Pep up your research routine and enjoy a snack along with your covered beverage in the Library’s new cafe-style seating.
- Updated RWC Library Website and Quick Search: Search for books and articles directly from the homepage. View the new Library Website Overview tutorial to learn more.
- Blackboard Librarian: Provide direct access to a librarian and curricular support for students. Contact your library liaison about creating a Library Research area in your course.
- Purchase Request Form: Recommend books, media or journals for purchase via the online Library Purchase Request Form.
- Deadline for Winter Quarter Reserves: Please submit the items that you would like placed on Traditional Reserve by December 10, 2010. Those of you who designated traditional reserve items for Fall quarter only; these items will be removed and returned to you as per your request. If you would like to keep items on Reserve please contact Tammy Manger at 936-1542 or email by December 10th.
- 2009-2010 RWC Library Annual Report: These days it seems everyone is busy and the RWC Library is no different…check out the library highlights and happenings of the past year in the latest RWC Library Annual Report.
These are just a few reminders and updates…visit the Quarterly News for Faculty web page for more information.
RWC Library Presentations on Slideshare
You can now access RWC Library Faculty Development presentations via Slideshare at www.slideshare.net/rwclibrary. Slideshare is an online community for sharing presentations, documents and pdfs. The latest Faculty Development Workshop presentation, What the RWC Library Can Do For You, conducted by Heather Maloney and Michelle McKinney, is available for viewing. All future workshop Powerpoint presentations will be posted via Slideshare so be sure to follow us to stay up-to-date on library resources.
Introducing Images, a New Database of Images in Biomedical Literature from the National Institutes of Health
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) introduces Images, a new resource of images in Biomedical Literature. This collection of more than 2.5 million images and figures are from medical and life sciences journals contained in NCBI’s PubMed Central full-text digital archive of biomedical and life sciences journal literature.
The Images database is expected to have a wide range of uses for a variety of user groups. These include the clinician looking for the visual representation of a disease or condition, the researcher searching for studies with certain types of analyses, the student seeking diagrams that elucidate complex processes such as DNA replication, the professional or educator looking for an image for a presentation, and the patient wanting to better understand his disease.
The Images database is available at <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/images>. There is also a link to it on the Health Sciences Library “Online Images” page at http://libraries.uc.edu/hsl/reference/elec/digitalimages.cfm.
See the NIH News Release at http://www.nih.gov/news/health/oct2010/nlm-28.htm.
Student Technology Resources Center (STRC)
The STRC is a student-centered service area located on the 4th floor of Langsam Library. This area features specialized software and equipment that enable students to work on digital assignments.
Students can create webpages, edit video and audio files, convert file formats, create CDs or DVDs, scan images, create presentations in PowerPoint or Flash, and receive assistance in preparing Electronic Theses and Dissertations. Adobe products such as PhotoShop, Dreamweaver, Acrobat, InDesign, Premiere, and more are available.
RWC Library Bookmarks Come in Handy!
The RWC Library has a variety of bookmarks available for quick access to library information and research help. Bookmarks cover topics such as Library Hours, General Library Information and Faculty Resources. Research related bookmarks provide lists of subject specific resources which include, but aren’t limited to, books, article databases, journals, and websites. Our APA and MLA Citation bookmarks provide formatting info and citation examples in a easy-to-follow format. Bookmarks are available in the library near the reference desk.
Fall: Literary Prize Season
What do Sir Winston Churchill, Ernest Hemingway and Toni Morrison have in common? They were all winners of the Nobel Prize in Literature! This prize awarded by the Swedish Academy since 1901 is featured in the University of Cincinnati Libraries’ exhibit in the lobby of Langsam Library. The name of the 2010 winner, Mario Vargas Llosa, was just announced, and he is highlighted in the exhibit along with other laureates, including the first one, the oldest and youngest laureate, and other representatives of this glorious cohort. A selected bibliography of works by and about the Nobel Prize in Literature laureates held by the University of Cincinnati Libraries is available next to the display case. Continue reading