November 1st marked the 20th birthday of OhioLINK, a consortium of 88 Ohio college and university libraries, plus the State Library of Ohio, that work together to provide Ohio students, faculty, and researchers with the information they need for teaching and research. Continue reading
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1st Fridays at 4
Murder in the Library
Figure out whodunnit!
- What: Test your investigative skills and explore the library for clues to solve a murder mystery! Hope you don’t lose your appetite because PIZZA and DRINKS will be provided after the murderer has been found!
- When: Friday, November 2nd @ 4pm
- Where: Langsam Library (by the Triceracopter)
- Who: Any UC student who likes solving mysteries!
- How: Register at http://svy.mk/TctfZ8 (space for 36)
- ?s: Contact Debbie Tenofsky (tenofsdg@ucmail.uc.edu)
Exhibit Showcases Paul Revere Awards
Staff of the Gorno Memorial Music (CCM) Library have created an exhibit of the first place winners of the Paul Revere Awards for Graphic Excellence. The exhibit will be available for viewing through the end of October on the 4th floor of Blegen Library. Continue reading
UC Libraries Celebrate Information Literacy Awareness Month
October is Information Literacy Awareness Month
On October 1, 2009, President Barack Obama issued a proclamation establishing October as National Information Literacy Awareness Month. Information literacy, or the ability to find, evaluate, and use information effectively, is key in preparing students for being actively involved in a democratic society and seeking highly skilled jobs. Information literacy skills lay a solid foundation for lifelong learning. Continue reading
UC Libraries Receive Grant to Digitize Historic Cincinnati Subway and Street Project Photographs
The University of Cincinnati Libraries were awarded a $60,669 Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant from the State Library of Ohio to digitize and make freely available on the Web the photographic collection of Cincinnati’s subway and street changes archive. Continue reading
Join UC Libraries at the Books by the Banks Poster Launch
UC Libraries, an organizer of Books by the Banks: Cincinnati USA Book Festival, is proud to announce the 2012 Poster Debut Kick-off event on Thursday, September 20 at Joseph-Beth Booksellers, Rookwood Pavilion. Continue reading
Fall LIFE OF THE MIND Lecture Series Kicks Off September 18
UC faculty to focus on the theme “Security.”
The fall “Life of the Mind” lecture series will kick off Tuesday, September 18 from 3:30-5pm in the Russell C. Myers Alumni Center. “Life of the Mind” features interdisciplinary conversations with UC faculty around a one-word theme followed by audience Q&A and a reception with light refreshments. Continue reading
The Latest Source, UC Libraries Newsletter, Now Available
Want to know the latest in Library News? Read Source, the UC Libraries newsletter for faculty, students, staff, and friends. Source is available in print around the various libraries and online. Continue reading
UC Libraries Welcome You to UC
UC Libraries are participating in Welcome Weekend festivities with fun and games (and some helpful information) planned in several of our libraries. Check us out! Continue reading
Looking for a Place to Study Late During Exams?
Are you a Night Owl? Are you looking for a place to study late during exams? We heard you.
Langsam Library has extended hours, May 29-June 8. Continue reading