University of Cincinnati Libraries
GUIDE + FACTS
AT A GLANCE
13 Libraries
Total volumes 4,384,890
E-books 1,526,730
Reference questions answered 34,902
LiBlog visits 58,825
Presentations to groups 1,251
Interlibrary loan
OhioLINK
27,237 items loaned 18,066 items borrowed
14,654 items loaned 11,252 items borrowed
Total staff 166 *includes student assistants
Full text articles downloaded 1,998,312
Participants in group presentations 25,022
Initial circulations 106,890
Library catalog hits 14,529,005
Website views 1,752,146
LibGuides
Number of database searches 5,122,898
638 guides/ 523,590 views
Annual gate count 1,941,554
RESEARCH Search for articles, books, journals, databases and more via the search box on the Libraries’ homepage. www.libraries.uc.edu
SUMMON uc.summon.serialssolutions.com
RESEARCH GUIDES guides.libraries.uc.edu
• a good place to start, a powerful search tool that provides fast and easy access to relevant information from library collections on any topic • includes journal and newspaper articles, books, government documents, maps, music recordings, videos, digital collections and more
• research, course resources and tools compiled by librarians • organized by library, subject, type and by owner
SPECIAL COLLECTIONS libraries.uc.edu/special-collections • materials unique to UC in a variety of formats including books, prints, digital files, recordings, artifacts, musical scores and more OHIOLINK - WHEN IT’S NOT AT UC ohiolink.edu • search the OhioLINK Central Catalog for access to nearly 50 million items from 100+ Ohio public college and university libraries • request items to be delivered to a UC library of your choice DIGITAL COLLECTIONS digital.libraries.uc.edu • growing body of digitized texts, images and multimedia from UC Libraries’ collections
LINKS TO RESOURCES libraries.uc.edu/research • indexes and databases • online reference • Kaltura library media space • articles • theses and dissertations • full-text journals COPYRIGHT & FAIR USE AT UC LIBRARIES libraries.uc.edu/research/copyright • info for authors, artists and other creators • useful tools for determining copyright • resources for students, faculty and staff wishing to use the work of others LIBRARY CATALOG uclid.uc.edu • search all library collections regardless of format (books, videos, music, etc.) • service point for: locating materials and availability, links to e-books, requesting items
LOAN PERIOD
3
UNDERGRADUATES
Weeks
GRADUATE STUDENTS
Semester
FACULTY
Semester
STAFF
1 1 1
Semester
RENEWALS OF UC BOOKS
MAXIMUM ITEMS
4
50 Items
2
100 Items
2
1000 Items
2
200 Items
Renewals
Renewals
Renewals
Renewals
*Return materials to any library location - drop b oxes are available for after-hours returns
SERVICES
THAT CAN BE CHECKED OUT
RESERVES libraries.uc.edu/services/reserves • faculty-assigned, course-related materials available online through Blackboard or in print at specified library locations CONNECTING TO THE LIBRARY OFF CAMPUS 24/7 libraries.uc.edu/off-campus-access • to access certain library online resources from off campus through the UC VPN or the library proxy server INTERLIBRARY LOAN - WHEN IT’S NOT AT UC OR OHIOLINK illiad.uc.edu • borrow items from libraries throughout the U.S. and beyond and pick up at any UC library location EQUIPMENT libraries.uc.edu/services/multimedia-equipment • the Libraries lend equipment solely for use by UC students and faculty in direct support of instruction and completion of course assignments • available equipment includes laptops, cameras, iPads, projectors and more • visit The Desk@Langsam MY LIBRARY RECORD uclid.uc.edu/patroninfo • renew library items online, check when items are due and sign up to receive library notices via e-mail FINES libraries.uc.edu/services/payfinesonline Pay library fines online. UC students, staff, faculty and visiting patrons may make credit card payments of library fines
PLACES + SPACES 10 LIBRARY LOCATIONS libraries.uc.edu/libraries (complete list refers to MAP) ADDITIONAL LIBRARIES AT UC Robert S. Marx Law Library law.uc.edu/library UC Blue Ash College Library libraries.uc.edu/ucba Clermont College Library ucclermont.edu/library
COMPUTER LABS: libraries.uc.edu/digital-scholarship/digitallabs ––Walter C. Langsam Library ––Albino Gorno Memorial (CCM) Library ––Ralph E. Oesper Chemistry-Biology Library ––Robert A. Deshon and Karl J. Schlachter Library for Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP) ––College of Education, Criminal Justice and Human Services (CECH) Library ––College of Engineering and Applied Science (CEAS) Library ––Geology-Mathematics-Physics Library ––Donald C. Harrison Health Sciences Library (HSL) TECHNOLOGY SPACES libraries.uc.edu/digital-scholarship/ digital-labs STRC libraries.uc.edu/services/studenttechnology-resources-center • located on the 4th floor of Langsam Library, provides instructional technology resources and services • students can: create and edit videos, design web pages, create presentations, scan materials and more • call (513) 556-1468 to make a reservation
Digital Scholarship Center dsc.uc.edu • a catalyst for collaborative, transdisciplinary forms of research and teaching, bringing together humanistic methods with technical innovations • located in 460 Langsam Library Data GIS Collab • located in the GeologyMathematics-Physics Library • high-end workstations with dual monitors and specialized software • consultants to assist with GIS and data analysis Visualization Lab • a suite of research services focused on data science and visualization • located within the GeologyMathematics-Physics Library Informatics Lab • an innovative and collaborative hands-on learning space • a place for UC researchers and graduate students to connect, collaborate and receive research support services • located in the Donald C. Harrison Health Sciences Library
HELP
CONTACT US libraries.uc.edu/help email (libraries.uc.edu/help/ask.php) - ask a question using an online form and a librarian will respond within 24 hours of receipt, Monday through Friday • call (513) 556-1424 • in-person - assistance is available at public service desks located in every library location ADAPTIVE TECHNOLOGIES libraries.uc.edu/services/adaptivetechnologies • computers with large screen monitors, movable tables and chairs, non-florescent lighting and dictation software, screenreading and text-enlarging software • Langsam Library, 4th floor adjacent to the STRC
LIBRARY CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS webcentral.uc.edu/hslclass • hands-on instructional sessions on using library resources and tools, including software and citation management CITING SOURCES guides.libraries.uc.edu/citing • information on how to cite sources, images, sound and more SUBJECT LIBRARIANS libraries.uc.edu/help/subject-librarians • list of librarians by subjects they select TUTORIALS libraries.uc.edu/help/tutorials • videos, web pages and tips on finding, evaluating and using information
Notice of Non-Discrimination The University of Cincinnati does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, veteran status or gender identity and expression in its programs and activities. The complete Notice of Nondiscrimination can be found at uc.edu/about/policies/non-discrimination
MAP MAP 1
Walter C. Langsam Library
libraries.uc.edu
The Desk@Langsam (4th FL)
libraries.uc.edu/services/borrow-circulation The Elliston Poetry Room (6th FL) libraries.uc.edu/elliston
2
Ralph E. Oesper ChemistryBiology Library Rieveschl Hall (5th FL) BURNET WOODS PARK
Woodside Drive
MARTIN LUTHER KING DRIVE
Scioto Lane
Robert A. Deshon and Karl J. Schlachter Library for Design, Architecture, Art and Planning (DAAP)
MARTIN LUTHER KING DRIVE
Campus Green Drive
libraries.uc.edu/chem-bio
CAMPUS GREEN
Co lle
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Lindner College of Business Building
LIBRARY SQUARE
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OF ER RO ZI M M RD EN GA
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West University Avenue SIGMA SIGMA COMMONS
libraries.uc.edu/daap
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UNIVER GATEW
JEFFERSON AVENUE
DE R HN IE AN SC HE RM AD RA NG LE QU s W ay Ca m pu
Commons Way
Aronoff Center For Design & Art (5th FL)
Ma
3
CAMPUS GREEN GATEWAY
WOODSIDE GATEWAY
Campus Way
West Daniels Street BEARCAT PLAZA McMICKEN COMMONS
4
Geology-MathematicsPhysics Library
UNIVERSIT Y PLAZA West Charlton/Herschede Walk Victory Plaza
cl e n C ir ic k e M cM
B lv
O’Varsity Way
CC M
Champions Avenue
libraries.uc.edu/gmp
Backstage Drive
Braunstein Hall (2nd FL)
d Corry Boulevard
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Dr
it y Village Corbett Drive
CALHOUN STREET
McMILLAN STREET
Scioto Street
libraries.uc.edu/cech
Classen Street Dennis Street
Teachers College (3rd FL)
Corry Boulevard McMICKEN GATEWAY
Va r s
5
College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services Library (CECH)
Straight Street
CO GATE
10
Donald C. Harrison Health Sciences Library
And
Henry R. Winkler Center for the History of the Health Professions Medical Sciences + CARE/Crawley (G Level)
R KING DRIVE
Scioto Lane
West University Avenue
UNIVERSITY GATEWAY
6
JEFFERSON AVENUE
Baldwin Hall (8th FL) libraries.uc.edu/ceas
West Daniels Street
7
West Charlton/Herschede Walk
ry Boulevard
College of Engineering and Applied Science Library (CEAS)
John Miller Burnam Classics Library Blegen Library (4th FL) libraries.uc.edu/classics
CORRY GATEWAY
8
Albino Gorno Memorial Library (CCM) Blegen Library (6th FL)
libraries.uc.edu/ccm
9
Archives and Rare Books Library Blegen Library (8th FL)
libraries.uc.edu/arb
University of Cincinnati Libraries PO Box 210033, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45221-0033 Phone: (513) 556-1424 libraries.uc.edu