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UCBA Library Closed in Obervance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
New Chat Service, Using the UCBA Library Video, and Off Campus Access Updates
by Michelle McKinney and Kellie Tilton
Off Campus Access
UC Libraries have made a change to accessing resources from off campus this summer. Instead of the library login, you will now access resources through the standard UC login screen and DUO authentication. This means, if you’ve already logged into a UC resource, like Canvas, you’ll be able to seamlessly connect to library virtual resources.
For faculty and staff: to make sure links to library resources works with single sign on, please remember to use proxied links. Some databases generate a proxy link automatically with their permanent URL, but if you need to generate a proxy link of your own, UC Libraries has created a proxy link generator available at this page. More information on finding a resource’s permanent link and adding the proxy is available at this site.
Using the UCBA Library
Things look a bit different in the UCBA Library this semester. Here’s a quick video that covers the different ways to use the library this fall.
Chat with the UCBA Library!
Students, staff and faculty can now chat in real-time with the UCBA Library, Monday – Friday, 10am – 2pm. Visit the UCBA Library website and click on Questions? Ask the UCBA Library! button.
Virtual research support is also available Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. We reply to email and form questions within one day. Questions that occur outside of service hours will be addressed the following business day (if Friday, responses will be addressed on Monday).
- Ask A Research Question about research assignments and information needs. Research support will be provided via email or online form during this time.
- Email the Library with questions about hours, services, support or library resource access issues.
- Embed library guides into your Canvas course to provide library support directly to your students.
From the Virtual Desk of … Michelle McKinney
The next From the Virtual Desk Of… tour brings you to my home office. I’m Michelle McKinney, Reference and Web Services Librarian, and I share an office with my husband, Keith, and two sons, Kam and Jameson. I’m usually stationed at the desk throughout the day while my coworkers come and go. It’s been really nice to get time back that was lost to commuting so our days get off to a much smoother start. It’s also nice to have windows and sunlight in the office (although I do daydream a bit more as I’m often watching squirrels, rabbits and neighbors moving about outside).
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- My favorite spot: my reading chair surrounded by my books. Our office/library/craft room gets great light and the aromatherapy diffuser I use helps keep a cozy and calm atmosphere.
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- Our first grader has weekly meetings with his classmates and daily online assignments. He requested his own personal desk in the office.
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- It’s normal for our first grader to find unusual reading spots like this one underneath my desk.
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- When they aren’t working on school work, our boys enjoy playing games at their table.
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- My personal library supply kit and my collection of bookmarks. I enjoy photography as well, hence the camera themed-holder.
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- The library/office also serves as my craft room. I have knitting, crocheting, sewing and scrapbooking supplies interspersed throughout the room.
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- A few of my favorite books encased in my Maya Angelou bookends. That’s Hedwig peeking out there.
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- More favorite items: a homemade pillow with an MLK quote, my book wagon and literary photo comprised of text from Thoreau’s Walden.
COVID-19 Updates for the UCBA Library
In response to the ever-evolving COVID-19 events and news, the UC Blue Ash Library has adjusted hours and services.
Virtual support will be available Monday-Friday, 8am – 5pm. We reply to email and form questions within one day. Questions that occur outside of service hours will be addressed the following business day (if Friday, responses will be addressed on Monday).
Please visit COVID-19 Updates: UCBA Library Services & Support for a full listing of library services, hours, and up-to-date news.
by Michelle McKinney
On Display: Black History Month and National African American Read In Titles
The National African American Read-In display represents a selection of “Must Read” books by African American authors available at UC Blue Ash Library. Books will be on display until February 28, 2020. Borrow a book and volunteer to read an excerpt from a book by an African American Author by visiting ucblueash.edu/readin. Rachelle Lawson, UC staff alumna and author of Girl, Get Yo’ Life is the special guest for this year’s National African American Read In on February 13, 2020 at 11:00 am in the Muntz Auditorium Lobby.
Study Room Reservations Are Changing in Spring 2020
Study room reservations are changing starting Spring Semester 2020. During peak times, Monday – Friday 7:30 am to 2:00 pm, all study rooms are reserved in 30 minute increments for a maximum of 3 hours per day. Reservations can be extended online while in a study room, but this must be in advance of the reservation ending time. Staff at the Information Desk must be notified of the extended reservation.
After 2pm and until close, Monday – Friday, all rooms are open to students with no reservation required on a first come first serve basis, with no time limit.
Visit Study Rooms or stop by the Information Desk for more information.
Budding Artists in the UCBA Library
Christian Boyles, Lauren Wahman and Michelle McKinney took advantage of the Spin Art opportunity Continue reading
UCBA Library Closed for Training on August 19th
The UC Blue Ash Library will be closed, Monday, August 19, 2019 for a staff training day. We will reopen on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 Continue reading
Design Our 2019 National Library Week Button
Create the winning design for our National Library Week buttons and win UCBA swag, sweets and bragging rights! Design submissions will be accepted from March 18 – April 4, 2019. The winning design will be determined using a blind submission and voting process among the UCBA Library Team.
Visit libraries.uc.edu/ucba/button.html for more details and to download the button template.