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Number of libraries – 10

Total volumes – 4,439,265

Serial titles received – 150,703

Electronic serials – 148,082

Print serials – 2,621

E-books – 1,388,246

Manuscripts and archives – 73,438 titles/116,458 volumes

Library Catalog visits – 441,566

Library Catalog hits – 42,833,799

Library website views – 3,718,086

Library website users – 935,918

Full-text articles downloaded – 2,771,204

Total circulation (print and other items) – 180,094

Items loaned (Interlibrary Loan) – 15.326

Items borrowed (Interlibrary Loan) – 6,909

Items loaned (OhioLINK community) – 22,474

Items borrowed (OhioLINK community) – 21,128

Gate count for all libraries – 1,571,537

Reference questions answered – 59,152

Library presentations to groups – 1,483

Number of digital collections – 31

Items in digital collections – 597,131

facts at a glance 2012/2013

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Donald C. Harrison Health Sciences Libraryand the Winkler Center231 Albert Sabin Way, Medical Sciences and CARE/Crawley Building

Archives and Rare Books Library808 Blegen Library

Ralph E. Oesper Chemistry-Biology LibraryA-3, 503 Rieveschl Hall

John Miller Burnam Classical Library417 Blegen Library

Albino Gorno Memorial Music (CCM) Library600 Blegen Library

Robert A. Deshon and Karl J. Schlachter Library for Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP) 5480 Arono� Center

College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services (CECH) Library400 Teachers College

College of Engineering and Applied Science (CEAS) Library850 Baldwin Hall

Geology-Mathematics-Physics Library240 Braunstein Hall

UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI LIBRARIES

www.libraries.uc.edu

research services places & spaces help

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/>• 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

Links to Electronic Resources <libraries.uc.edu/research>• articles • online reference• databases and indexes • 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

Special Collections <libraries.uc.edu/special-collections>• materials unique to UC in a variety of formats including books, prints, digital �les, 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 90 Ohio college and university libraries and the State Library of Ohio• request items to be delivered to a UC library of your choice

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

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

Borrowing materials <libraries.uc.edu/services/borrow-circulation>• loan period: undergrads (3 weeks); grad students and faculty (1 semester); renewals of UC books: under- grads; 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

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

Connecting to the Library O� Campus 24/7<libraries.uc.edu/o�-campus-access>• to access certain library online resources from o� campus through the UC VPN or the library proxy server

Printing• all UC students receive 150 free pages per semester at computer workstations in UC Libraries and UCit computer labs• additional black-and-white prints cost 7¢ each• a valid UC ID is required to print• wireless printing is available throughout the Libraries, visit <print.uc.edu/wireless> for more information

Multimedia Equipment <libraries.uc.edu/services/multimedia-equipment>• the Libraries lend multimedia equipment solely for use by UC students and faculty in direct support of instruc- tion and completion of course assignments• available equipment includes laptops, cameras, camcorders, etc.• visit the Langsam Library Circulation Desk or call (513)556-1424 for more information

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

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

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/>

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

Digital Labs <libraries.uc.edu/digital-scholarship/digital-labs>• STRC <libraries.uc.edu/services/student-technology- resources-center> • located on the 4th �oor 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• Info Commons - �rst-stop service points o�ering personal- ized assistance and specialized software; available in Chemistry-Biology Library CCM Library CEAS Library Geology-Mathematics-Physics Library Langsam Library• UCit@Langsam - 24/7, 100-seat PC and Mac study space located on the 5th �oor of Langsam Library • after hours UCit@Langsam is accessible via the 5th �oor lobby with a UC ID• Computer Labs in CECH Library, DAAP Library and HSL o�er both PCs and Macs along with printing and scanning capabilities

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

• call (513)556-1867

• 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, Kurzwell Reader, scanning equipment, JAWS software• Langsam Library, 4th �oor 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 <libapps.libraries.uc.edu/help/tutorials>• videos, web pages and tips on �nding, evaluating and using information.