{"id":4916,"date":"2025-09-08T12:44:08","date_gmt":"2025-09-08T16:44:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/libapps.libraries.uc.edu\/source\/?p=4916"},"modified":"2026-01-16T09:27:59","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T14:27:59","slug":"what-we-did-over-the-summerto-prepare-for-the-academic-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/libapps.libraries.uc.edu\/source\/what-we-did-over-the-summerto-prepare-for-the-academic-year\/","title":{"rendered":"What we did over the summer\u2026to prepare for the academic year"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Vacations, beach time and cookouts &#8211; while most students were away from campus enjoying summer, we were busy working on projects to prepare library spaces, services and collections for the start of the academic year. Highlights of our work this summer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New Spaces<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><u>CECH 4<sup>th<\/sup> floor renovation \u2013<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Renovation began to the <a href=\"https:\/\/libapps.libraries.uc.edu\/liblog\/2025\/05\/renovation-alert-cech-library-4th-floor\/\">College of Education, Criminal Justice and Human Services (CECH) Library\u2019s<\/a> 4th floor reading room to support students and the academic community by creating a more dynamic, flexible and welcoming environment. Scheduled to reopen in Spring 2026, the renovated 4<sup>th<\/sup> floor will offer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reconfigured layout for enhanced&nbsp;study, collaboration, and events;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Modern study tables&nbsp;with integrated power and lighting;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Comfortable seating, refreshed study room, new carpet and paint; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A thoughtful blend of&nbsp;modern design&nbsp;and&nbsp;the existing&nbsp;classic architectural elements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In the meantime, the 3<sup>rd<\/sup> floor of the CECH Library remains open.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1019\" height=\"391\" src=\"https:\/\/libapps.libraries.uc.edu\/source\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/rendering.png\" alt=\"cech library 4th floor rendeering\" class=\"wp-image-4918\" srcset=\"https:\/\/libapps.libraries.uc.edu\/source\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/rendering.png 1019w, https:\/\/libapps.libraries.uc.edu\/source\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/rendering-300x115.png 300w, https:\/\/libapps.libraries.uc.edu\/source\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/rendering-768x295.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1019px) 100vw, 1019px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A rendering of the CECH Library 4th floor<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong><u><br>Introducing the Science Library &#8211;<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The impending removal of Crosley Tower necessitated the move of the Chemistry-Biology Library. This created the opportunity to combine the services and collections of that library with the existing Geology-Mathematics-Physics Libraries into a new and improved <a href=\"https:\/\/libraries.uc.edu\/libraries\/science.html\">Science Library<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Located at 240 Braunstein Hall, the renovated space includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enhanced lighting, fresh coats of paint and more seating!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Else L. Schulze Computer Lab with specialized scientific software and BookEyebook scanner;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Large collaboration area for events, presentations, speakers and more;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visualization Laboratory with multi-input display wall, large-scale viewing and collaboration;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rare Books &amp; Special Collections Nook: lounge area with curated display cases; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Map collections dedicated area on the lower level.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>While finishing touches are being added to the space, the Science Library is open and ready for use by the UC community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"710\" src=\"https:\/\/libapps.libraries.uc.edu\/source\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/20250905_111236-1536x710.jpg\" alt=\"science library\" class=\"wp-image-4919\" srcset=\"https:\/\/libapps.libraries.uc.edu\/source\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/20250905_111236-1536x710.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/libapps.libraries.uc.edu\/source\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/20250905_111236-300x139.jpg 300w, https:\/\/libapps.libraries.uc.edu\/source\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/20250905_111236-768x355.jpg 768w, https:\/\/libapps.libraries.uc.edu\/source\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/20250905_111236-2048x946.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/libapps.libraries.uc.edu\/source\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/20250905_111236-1140x527.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/libapps.libraries.uc.edu\/source\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/20250905_111236-1320x610.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The entrance of the Science Library<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New Faces<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This summer saw the introduction of four new faculty and staff members to UC Libraries. These individuals will help advance the mission of the Libraries and have already begun to make an impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/libapps.libraries.uc.edu\/liblog\/2025\/05\/patrick-bois-joins-uc-libraries-as-evening-and-weekend-supervisor\/\">Patrick Bios<\/a>, Langsam Library Weekend and Evening Supervisor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/libapps.libraries.uc.edu\/liblog\/2025\/07\/julia-carr-trebelhorn-joins-uc-libraries-as-service-coordinator-for-oesper-collections\/\">Julia Carr-Trebelhorn<\/a>, Program Coordinator, Science and Engineering Libraries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/libapps.libraries.uc.edu\/liblog\/2025\/06\/alex-herbers-joins-uc-libraries-as-web-and-user-experience-specialist\/\">Alex Herbers<\/a>, Web and User Experience Specialist<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/libapps.libraries.uc.edu\/liblog\/2025\/08\/crissy-ross-joins-uc-libraries-as-collection-strategies-librarian\/\">Crissy Ross<\/a>, Collections Strategy Librarian<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1038\" src=\"https:\/\/libapps.libraries.uc.edu\/source\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/patrick_bois-1536x1038.png\" alt=\"patrick bios\" class=\"wp-image-4920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/libapps.libraries.uc.edu\/source\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/patrick_bois-1536x1038.png 1536w, https:\/\/libapps.libraries.uc.edu\/source\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/patrick_bois-300x203.png 300w, https:\/\/libapps.libraries.uc.edu\/source\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/patrick_bois-768x519.png 768w, https:\/\/libapps.libraries.uc.edu\/source\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/patrick_bois-2048x1384.png 2048w, https:\/\/libapps.libraries.uc.edu\/source\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/patrick_bois-1140x770.png 1140w, https:\/\/libapps.libraries.uc.edu\/source\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/patrick_bois-1320x892.png 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Patrick Bios<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" data-id=\"4959\" src=\"https:\/\/libapps.libraries.uc.edu\/source\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/julia101.png\" alt=\"Julia Carr-Trebelhorn\" class=\"wp-image-4959\" srcset=\"https:\/\/libapps.libraries.uc.edu\/source\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/julia101.png 1080w, https:\/\/libapps.libraries.uc.edu\/source\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/julia101-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/libapps.libraries.uc.edu\/source\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/julia101-768x960.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Julia Carr-Trebelhorn<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" data-id=\"4958\" src=\"https:\/\/libapps.libraries.uc.edu\/source\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/alex-herbers.png\" alt=\"alex herbers\" class=\"wp-image-4958\" srcset=\"https:\/\/libapps.libraries.uc.edu\/source\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/alex-herbers.png 1080w, https:\/\/libapps.libraries.uc.edu\/source\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/alex-herbers-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/libapps.libraries.uc.edu\/source\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/alex-herbers-768x960.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Alex Herbers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"4922\" src=\"https:\/\/libapps.libraries.uc.edu\/source\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_1771-1536x1024.jpg\" alt=\"crissy ross\" class=\"wp-image-4922\" srcset=\"https:\/\/libapps.libraries.uc.edu\/source\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_1771-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/libapps.libraries.uc.edu\/source\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_1771-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/libapps.libraries.uc.edu\/source\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_1771-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/libapps.libraries.uc.edu\/source\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_1771-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/libapps.libraries.uc.edu\/source\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_1771-1140x760.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/libapps.libraries.uc.edu\/source\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_1771-1320x880.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Crissy Ross<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New ways to interact with collections<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><u>LSP Migration \u2013<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The University of Cincinnati Libraries transitioned to a new library services platform (LSP). This LSP upgrade is in collaboration with the OhioLINK statewide academic library consortium. This cloud-based, enterprise system software is the backbone of day-to-day library operations (acquisitions, cataloging, circulation\/fulfillment, etc.). The new system provides user benefits to help students, faculty and other library users find and access library resources. Its user-friendly interactions will be more user intuitive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Included in the LSP upgrade is OneSearch, a new user discovery interface that students, faculty, researchers and other library patrons will use to find (and access) resources in the Libraries\u2019 collections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1263\" height=\"402\" src=\"https:\/\/libapps.libraries.uc.edu\/source\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/primo_search.png\" alt=\"OneSearch\" class=\"wp-image-4923\" srcset=\"https:\/\/libapps.libraries.uc.edu\/source\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/primo_search.png 1263w, https:\/\/libapps.libraries.uc.edu\/source\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/primo_search-300x95.png 300w, https:\/\/libapps.libraries.uc.edu\/source\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/primo_search-768x244.png 768w, https:\/\/libapps.libraries.uc.edu\/source\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/primo_search-1140x363.png 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1263px) 100vw, 1263px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">OneSearch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><u>Silent no more. PBS\u2019s \u201cThe Art Show\u201d featured Theda Bara, Archives and Rare Books and The Preservation Lab \u2013<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Theda Bara, born Theodosia Burr Goodman on July 29, 1885 to a local Jewish family, attended the University of Cincinnati from 1906-1908 before leaving to pursue an acting career. Bara became one of the biggest stars of the silent film era making 40 films between 1914 and 1926. Her femme fatale roles earned her the nickname \u201cThe Vamp.\u201d This summer, CET and ThinkTV\u2019s \u201cThe Art Show\u201d featured <a href=\"https:\/\/libapps.libraries.uc.edu\/liblog\/2025\/05\/silent-no-more-pbss-the-art-show-to-feature-theda-bara-archives-rare-books-and-the-preservation-lab\/\">Theda Bara\u2019s<\/a> unpublished manuscript housed in Archives and Rare Books and preserved by <a href=\"https:\/\/libraries.uc.edu\/thepreservationlab.html\">The Preservation Lab<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more about the documentary on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/thinktv.org\/producers-blog-shining-a-light-on-the-words-of-a-silent-film-star-for-the-art-show\/\">ThinkTV&#8217;s website<\/a>. It also appears on the PBS App and is currently viewable on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@theartshow-cet-ttv\">YouTube<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read more about Bara in a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/libapps.libraries.uc.edu\/liblog\/2025\/05\/silent-no-more-pbss-the-art-show-to-feature-theda-bara-archives-rare-books-and-the-preservation-lab\/\">UC Libraries blog.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1152\" src=\"https:\/\/libapps.libraries.uc.edu\/source\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6090-1536x1152.jpg\" alt=\"chris harter in archives and rare books\" class=\"wp-image-4947\" srcset=\"https:\/\/libapps.libraries.uc.edu\/source\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6090-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/libapps.libraries.uc.edu\/source\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6090-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/libapps.libraries.uc.edu\/source\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6090-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/libapps.libraries.uc.edu\/source\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6090-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/libapps.libraries.uc.edu\/source\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6090-1140x855.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/libapps.libraries.uc.edu\/source\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6090-1320x990.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Chris Harter, university archivist and head of the Archives and Rare Books Library, being interviewed by CET about the Theda Bara manuscript<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><u>Oesper Collections on display in the New, Old Chem<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of the Old Chem construction, over 100 feet of displays containing artifacts and materials from the <a href=\"https:\/\/libraries.uc.edu\/libraries\/science\/oesper.html\">Oesper Collection of the History of Chemistry<\/a> feature prominently throughout the building. Mark Chalmers, science librarian and curator of the Oesper Collections, curated the displays over the summer in time for the building&#8217;s opening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"710\" src=\"http:\/\/libapps.libraries.uc.edu\/source\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/20250905_105906-1536x710.jpg\" alt=\"oesper collection\" class=\"wp-image-4951\" srcset=\"https:\/\/libapps.libraries.uc.edu\/source\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/20250905_105906-1536x710.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/libapps.libraries.uc.edu\/source\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/20250905_105906-300x139.jpg 300w, https:\/\/libapps.libraries.uc.edu\/source\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/20250905_105906-768x355.jpg 768w, https:\/\/libapps.libraries.uc.edu\/source\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/20250905_105906-2048x946.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/libapps.libraries.uc.edu\/source\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/20250905_105906-1140x527.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/libapps.libraries.uc.edu\/source\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/20250905_105906-1320x610.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cb-carousel-v2 cb-carousel-block\" data-cb-slides-per-view=\"1\" data-cb-slides-per-group=\"1\" data-cb-space-between=\"15\" data-cb-speed=\"300\" data-cb-navigation=\"true\" data-cb-pagination=\"true\" data-cb-breakpoints=\"{&quot;768&quot;:{&quot;slidesPerView&quot;:3,&quot;slidesPerGroup&quot;:1}}\"><div class=\"swiper\"><div class=\"cb-wrapper swiper-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cb-slide-v2 cb-slide swiper-slide\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"710\" src=\"http:\/\/libapps.libraries.uc.edu\/source\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/20250905_110333-1536x710.jpg\" alt=\"oesper collection\" class=\"wp-image-4950\" srcset=\"https:\/\/libapps.libraries.uc.edu\/source\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/20250905_110333-1536x710.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/libapps.libraries.uc.edu\/source\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/20250905_110333-300x139.jpg 300w, https:\/\/libapps.libraries.uc.edu\/source\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/20250905_110333-768x355.jpg 768w, https:\/\/libapps.libraries.uc.edu\/source\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/20250905_110333-2048x946.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/libapps.libraries.uc.edu\/source\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/20250905_110333-1140x527.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/libapps.libraries.uc.edu\/source\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/20250905_110333-1320x610.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cb-slide-v2 cb-slide swiper-slide\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"710\" src=\"https:\/\/libapps.libraries.uc.edu\/source\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/20250905_105817-1-1536x710.jpg\" alt=\"oesper collection\" class=\"wp-image-4961\" srcset=\"https:\/\/libapps.libraries.uc.edu\/source\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/20250905_105817-1-1536x710.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/libapps.libraries.uc.edu\/source\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/20250905_105817-1-300x139.jpg 300w, https:\/\/libapps.libraries.uc.edu\/source\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/20250905_105817-1-768x355.jpg 768w, https:\/\/libapps.libraries.uc.edu\/source\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/20250905_105817-1-2048x946.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/libapps.libraries.uc.edu\/source\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/20250905_105817-1-1140x527.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/libapps.libraries.uc.edu\/source\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/20250905_105817-1-1320x610.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cb-slide-v2 cb-slide swiper-slide\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"710\" src=\"http:\/\/libapps.libraries.uc.edu\/source\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/20250905_105901-1536x710.jpg\" alt=\"oesper collection\" class=\"wp-image-4952\" srcset=\"https:\/\/libapps.libraries.uc.edu\/source\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/20250905_105901-1536x710.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/libapps.libraries.uc.edu\/source\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/20250905_105901-300x139.jpg 300w, https:\/\/libapps.libraries.uc.edu\/source\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/20250905_105901-768x355.jpg 768w, https:\/\/libapps.libraries.uc.edu\/source\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/20250905_105901-2048x946.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/libapps.libraries.uc.edu\/source\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/20250905_105901-1140x527.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/libapps.libraries.uc.edu\/source\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/20250905_105901-1320x610.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cb-pagination swiper-pagination\"><\/div><div class=\"cb-button-prev swiper-button-prev\"><\/div><div class=\"cb-button-next swiper-button-next\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>These are just some of the projects the faculty and staff of UC Libraries were busy working on this summer. For more, visit one of our nine library locations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vacations, beach time and cookouts &#8211; while most students were away from campus enjoying summer, we were busy working on projects to prepare library spaces, services and collections for the start of the academic year. Highlights of our work this summer: New Spaces CECH 4th floor renovation \u2013 Renovation began to the College of Education, Criminal Justice and Human Services (CECH) Library\u2019s 4th floor reading room to support students and the academic community by creating a more dynamic, flexible and welcoming environment. Scheduled to reopen in Spring 2026, the renovated 4th floor will offer: In the meantime, the 3rd floor of the CECH Library remains open. Introducing the Science Library &#8211; The impending removal of Crosley Tower necessitated the move of the Chemistry-Biology Library. This created the opportunity to combine the services and collections of that library with the existing Geology-Mathematics-Physics Libraries into a new and improved Science Library. Located at 240 Braunstein Hall, the renovated space includes: While finishing touches are being added to the space, the Science Library is open and ready for use by the UC community. New Faces This summer saw the introduction of four new faculty and staff members to UC Libraries. These individuals will help advance the mission of the Libraries and have already begun to make an impact. New ways to interact with collections LSP Migration \u2013 The University of Cincinnati Libraries transitioned to a new library services platform (LSP). This LSP upgrade is in collaboration with the OhioLINK statewide academic library consortium. This cloud-based, enterprise system software is the backbone of day-to-day library operations (acquisitions, cataloging, circulation\/fulfillment, etc.). The new system provides user benefits to help students, faculty and other library users find and access library resources. Its user-friendly interactions will be more user intuitive. Included in the LSP upgrade is OneSearch, a new user discovery interface that students, faculty, researchers and other library patrons will use to find (and access) resources in the Libraries\u2019 collections. Silent no more. PBS\u2019s \u201cThe Art Show\u201d featured Theda Bara, Archives and Rare Books and The Preservation Lab \u2013 Theda Bara, born Theodosia Burr Goodman on July 29, 1885 to a local Jewish family, attended the University of Cincinnati from 1906-1908 before leaving to pursue an acting career. Bara became one of the biggest stars of the silent film era making 40 films between 1914 and 1926. Her femme fatale roles earned her the nickname \u201cThe Vamp.\u201d This summer, CET and ThinkTV\u2019s \u201cThe Art Show\u201d featured Theda Bara\u2019s unpublished manuscript housed in Archives and Rare Books and preserved by The Preservation Lab. Learn more about the documentary on&nbsp;ThinkTV&#8217;s website. It also appears on the PBS App and is currently viewable on&nbsp;YouTube. Read more about Bara in a&nbsp;UC Libraries blog. Oesper Collections on display in the New, Old Chem As part of the Old Chem construction, over 100 feet of displays containing artifacts and materials from the Oesper Collection of the History of Chemistry feature prominently throughout the building. Mark Chalmers, science librarian and curator of the Oesper Collections, curated the displays over the summer in time for the building&#8217;s opening. These are just some of the projects the faculty and staff of UC Libraries were busy working on this summer. 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