Announcing two full-time temp positions open in the Science and Engineering Libraries. Position descriptions are below. Anyone interested in either position should e-mail a resume to: Ted.Baldwin@uc.edu.
Return to Campus Library Service Updates
As the university plans for a broad return of students, faculty and staff to campus for fall semester, the Libraries are preparing our facilities, services and access to collections. Following are important things to know as we Return to Campus. Library spaces, services and access may be adapted in accordance with current and changing safety guidelines. Check the Libraries Return to Campus web page for library service updates.
Library Spaces
- Beginning August 2, most library locations will be open and available for use. The availability of certain services and spaces within each library may vary by location. Hours and specific library location information are listed on the website.
- Users are encouraged to maintain social distancing and must follow current university safety protocols outlined on UC’s Public Health Website.
- In addition:
- Tables and chairs may not be moved or reconfigured so as to ensure social distancing.
- All users are encouraged to clean their table and chair upon leaving. The library advises that all users consider a wipe-down upon arrival to their seating location as well. Cleaning supplies will be provided.
- Consumption of food and drink should occur when seated. Please note that some library locations continue to prohibit food and drink.
- Public computers and labs located within library facilities will be available with social distancing measurements and cleaning protocols in place.
- Library spaces and services may be adapted in accordance with safety guidelines. Visit the Return to Campus website for the latest updates.
Requesting Library Materials
- Daily deliveries between libraries have resumed.
- All pickup locations are reactivated, which allows users to request UC materials be sent to the University of Cincinnati library location of choice for pick up.
- OhioLINK, SWORD and SearchOhio items can be requested.
Access to Print Collections
- Service desks and library stacks will re-open at most locations on August 2. This re-opening includes the previously closed floors of the Walter C. Langsam Library and the Donald C. Harrison Health Sciences Library.
- The Click & Collect retrieval and pickup service ends on August 2.
- Course Reserves will resume on August 2.
- Regular, pre-pandemic loan rules and borrowing periods have resumed.
- Summer semester loans continue through August 31.
Access to Online Library Resources
- Beginning August 10, access to licensed online library resources requires user authentication by logging in with a UC username + password and Duo Two Factor authorization.
- More information on accessing online licensed library resources and help with troubleshooting problems will be available on the Libraries website.
Questions?
- Need help finding library resources? Can’t remember how to access My Library Record to renew materials checked out? Librarians and staff are available to answer your questions via CHAT, Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm.
- Users can also reference the Contact Us webpage to report a website error or to ask a reference or circulation question.
Library Location Information
- Detailed facility, service and contact information for specific library locations is available on library web pages.
UC Libraries looks forward to a safe and productive fall semester. More information about UC Libraries, as well as access to the library catalog, is available via the website.
New Hours for the Archives and Rare Books Library beginning Aug. 9
Beginning Monday, August 9, 2021 the Archives and Rare Books (ARB) Library, located on the 8th floor of Blegen Library, will institute new hours:
Monday: Closed to the public
Tuesday-Friday: 9am-5pm, available by appointment
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
Mo
nday public closures will allow the ARB staff additional time to process collections and prepare materials for upcoming research appointments.
To schedule an appointment, please contact ARB at archives@ucmail.uc.edu or (513) 556-1959. For more information about the Archives and Rare Books Library, including access to online exhibits and collections, visit our website.
Course Prep Checklist for Library Materials
The Clermont College Library hopes that faculty are enjoying their summer and have had opportunities to connect with their loved ones. As we get closer to the beginning of the fall semester (yikes!), we want to help you prepare for the semester with library resources and EZ Proxy information. Please feel free to reach out to your liaison librarian or contact us at clermontlibrary@uc.edu.
Textbooks
Print textbooks will be available for checkout again this fall. Students can ask at the first-floor checkout desk for the textbooks and they are available for 2 or 4 hours depending on the book. You can fill out a course reserve request to have a textbook put on reserves.
Collection purchase requests
Contact your liaison librarian for books that you would like to see added to Clermont Library’s collection.
Modules & Videos
Library instruction video are available through the library’s Information Literacy webpage and ready-made modules are found in our Information Literacy Canvas Community.
EZ Proxy
In May 2021, UC Libraries changed its proxy server which effects ALL library resource links. This change can cause problems with accessing library materials online. Please remember to check ALL the library materials links that are in Canvas or in any other part of your courses to see that they work. More information on the EZ Proxy can be found at the Access Library Resources: FAQs page.
Service Note: Planned Internet outage for Saturday, July 24 to impact library services
IT@UC will upgrade the equipment that connects UC’s campus to the Internet (F5 Global Traffic Managers) during a planned maintenance window from 6-8 a.m., Saturday, July 24.
Users may experience brief interruptions to cloud-based IT services during the planned upgrade. Affected systems may include:
- Canvas
- Microsoft Office 365 (OneDrive, Outlook email, etc),
- Some UC Library resources, including access to the Library Catalog, website, CHAT and more
- NightRide
- Web conferencing tools (Teams, WebEx, Zoom)
This upgrade is necessary and will better prepare UC for fall semester. We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you for your support.
Please contact the IT@UC Service Desk if you experience any issues following this necessary planned maintenance window.
- Submit a ticket.
- Or, call us: Dial (513) 556-HELP (4357) or (866) 397-3382 from your personal phone. Dial 6-HELP (4357) from a university phone on campus. Then, select option 2.
New Books in the Science Libraries
Check out the new science books that have been added to the Geology-Math-Physics Library. Please Note: beginning Monday, August 2, the Click & Collect service will end. However, at that time you can still request books and specify which library where you want to pick up books. Also, on August 2, most service desks and stacks (for your own browsing) will open again!
Click here to access the May-June 2021 list.
If you have any questions about these books, contact Ted Baldwin, Director of the Science and Engineering Libraries, at Ted.Baldwin@uc.edu.
UC Clermont Library Recap, 2020-2021
We provided you with a quick recap after Fall 2020 with how things were going, but now it has been a full year. What has the Clermont College Library been up to all year?
CECH Spotlight: Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe
CECH Spotlight highlights recommended books in the the UC College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services (CECH) Library.
Aristotle & Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe / written by by Benjamin Alire Sáenz / 2012
Celebrate Pride all summer long and read about the important stories of LGBTQ+ youth and their lives. Aristotle & Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe can be described as a very simple yet impactful read. Sáenz needs no intense plot twist or a plethora of characters to tell a touching and memorable story.
Follow along Ari’s coming-of-age journey as he faces struggles with loneliness, sexuality, and familial relationships, and along the way forms a special relationship with Dante, an artsy and talented swimmer he meets at the neighborhood pool. Ari and Dante live nearly opposite lives, yet are still struggling with the same issues. A perfect summer read with relatable teenage struggles, Ari & Dante is an authentic story that focuses on the small details in relationships and life, such as those ponderings about life, love, personal moments, and self-discovery.
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe is available from CECH Library, as well as the OhioLINK and Search Ohio lending networks. Keep an eye out for the sequel that debuts in October!
Review by Alyssa Gruich, CECH Library Student Assistant | Political Science, A&S 2022
Upcoming Engineering Webinar Series from Elsevier
Elsevier has developed a new series of webinars which are designed to be of interest for professional engineers, scientists, researchers, students, librarians, and professors. 
Engineering Webinar Series V:
- T-Shaped Engineer Webinar
- A Day in the Life of an Engineer – Disruptive Innovation with Daniel Christie
- Graduate Student Boot Camp
- A Sneak Peak into the Life of a Drone Engineer
- Energy Transition – How an Industry Redefines and Refocuses its Future
Please see details and registration information below.
T-Shaped Engineer Webinar
Date: July 15, 2021
Time: 12pm, EST.
Description: Today we’ll discuss some of the skills that companies are looking for in Engineers. We will look at ways that a more rounded engineer brings more insight and value to themselves, their role and their company.
Registration Link: https://elsevier.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_c6kXl2IGRJyxdVyqY2UqVA
A Day in the Life of an Engineer – Disruptive Innovation with Daniel Christie
Date: July 29, 2021
Time: 12pm, EST.
Description: Join us for a special session with Innovation Technical Champion Daniel Christie of WL Gore & Associates. Daniel will share a perspective on how Gore teams harness the lean startup methodology & a permissive culture to unlock new opportunities for disruptive innovation in a wide range of industries. As a result of its unique organizational model and culture of empowering small teams, Gore has experienced tremendous success in deploying its core technology into 1000 different products spanning Gore-Tex outerwear, guitar strings, medical devices, headlight vents, and more.
Registration Link: https://elsevier.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1y8AJpNXS82dUbB5XhjOZg
Follow the Cincinnati Business Beat with the Business Courier!
Did you know that UC Library has a subscription to the Cincinnati Business Courier Online? The Business Courier is a weekly newspaper that covers Cincinnati business news. It also covers politics and the local economy. The weekly journal is read by more than 50,000 business professionals. The Courier also produces special reports on topics and trends of interest to the business community, including the annual compilation of Top 25 Lists called the Book of Lists.
The business courier is also a helpful research tool. It can be difficult to find information on smaller local privately owned companies. However, many times these companies are mentioned in news articles, top 25 lists, and executive’s profiles. It can also be searched to find out local industry trends and the local laws and regulations that are impacting business. Try searching for local companies like Skyline or Rhinegeist and see what you can find compared to other company databases!
UC affiliates can access the full online version of the Cincinnati business courier through the library website. To find out more on how to access and search the Business Courier as well as where to find the Book of Lists check out this research guide.