University of Cincinnati Guide & Facts

UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI LIBRARIES

GUID E + FAC TS

4,500,741 total volumes

LIBRARIES

1,533,274 ebooks

2,030,112 full-text articles downloaded

1,378,224 gate counts

126,172 total circulation

OHIOLink (loaned: 18,104/borrowed: 14,820)

1,164,198 sessions

51,677 LiBlog visits

2,049,420

1,314

website page views

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library presentations

library catalog visits digital collections (610,161 records)

59,778

reference questions answered

4,147,532 database searches

Interlibrary Loan (loaned: 37,046/borrowed: 26,277)

27,995

participants in group presentations

RESEARCH

Search for articles, books, journals, databases and more via the search box on the Libraries’ homepage. www.libraries.uc.edu

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

Summon uc.summon.serialssolutions.com • 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

OhioLINK - when it’s not at UC ohiolink.edu • search the OhioLINK Central Catalog for access to nearly 50 million items from 100+ Ohio college and university libraries and the State Library of Ohio • request items to be delivered to a UC library of your choice

Links to Electronic Resources libraries.uc.edu/research • articles • databases and indexes

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 • online reference • full-text journals

Library Catalog uclid.uc.edu • search all UC library collections regardless of format (books, videos, music, etc.)

• service point for: locating materials and availability, links to e-books, requesting items

Digital Collections digital.libraries.uc.edu • growing body of digitized texts, images and multimedia from UC Libraries collections Research Guides guides.libraries.uc.edu • research, course resources and tools compiled by librarians

SERVICES

Borrowing Materials libraries.uc.edu/services/borrow-circulation • loan period: undergrads (3 weeks); grad students and faculty (1 semester); renewals of UC books: undergrads (4 renewals); grad students and faculty (2 renewals) • maximum number of items that can be checked out: undergrads (50); grad students (100); faculty (1,000) • return materials to any library location - drop boxes are available for after-hours returns

Printing • all UC students receive 150 pages per semester at computer workstations in UC Libraries • additional black and white prints cost 7¢ each • for UC students, a valid UC ID is required to print; for community borrowers, a card can be purchased at Langsam Library and the Health Sciences Library for printing • wireless printing is available throughout the Libraries, visit print.uc.edu/wireless for more information

Reserves libraries.uc.edu/services/reserves • faculty-assigned, course-related materials available online through Blackboard or in print at specified library locations

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, etc.

• visit the Langsam Library Circulation Desk or call (513) 556-1424 for more information

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

PL ACES + SPACES

10 Library Locations libraries.uc.edu/libraries • complete list on back

Technology Spaces libraries.uc.edu/digital-scholarship/digital-labs • STRC libraries.uc.edu/services/student-technology-

Additional Libraries at UC • Robert S. Marx Law Library www.law.uc.edu/library • UC Blue Ash College Library www.libraries.uc.edu/ucba • Clermont College Library www.ucclermont.edu/library

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 • computers: first-stop service points offering specialized

Library Hours libraries.uc.edu/about/hours • complete listing available via Libraries’ website and at each library location Study Rooms • individual and group study rooms are located throughout most libraries • contain outlets for laptops and many have white boards, chalk boards and/or projection screens • most do not require reservations • see individual library for locations

software; available in: Chemistry-Biology Library

CCM Library

CEAS Library

Geology-Mathematics-Physics Library Langsam Library

• computer labs in the CECH, DAAP and Health Sciences Libraries offer both PCs and Macs along with printing and scanning capabilities • Health Sciences Library’s Informatics Lab is an innovative, hands-on learning space for UC researchers and graduate students to connect, collaborate and to receive research

Langsam Library is open 24/7!

support services

HELP

Citing Sources guides.libraries.uc.edu/citing • information on how to cite sources, images, sound and more

Contact Us libraries.uc.edu/help • e-mail - ask a question using an online form and a librarian will respond within 24 hours of receipt, Monday thr Friday libraries.uc.edu/help/ask.html

Subject Librarians libraries.uc.edu/help/subject-librarians • list of librarians by subjects they select

• call - (513) 556-1424 • in-person - assistance is available at public service desks located in every library location

Adaptive Technologies libraries.uc.edu/services/adaptive-technologies • computers with large screen monitors, movable tables and chairs, non-fluorescent lighting, and speech-to text, screen-reading 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

Tutorials libapps.libraries.uc.edu/help/tutorials • videos, web pages and tips on finding, evaluating and using information

www.libraries.uc.edu 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 Non-Discrimination can be found at uc.edu/about/policies/non-discrimination

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