CampusGuides: Taking Research Guides to the Next Level

The UC Blue Ash Library, in conjunction with UC Libraries, is transitioning the subject and class guides to a more user-friendly, robust CampusGuides interface during the 2011-2012 academic year. CampusGuides incorporate search boxes, RSS Feeds, embedded media, surveys and can be easily accessed on mobile devices. See the UCBA Psychology guide for an example of a new and improved guide. We look forward to your feedback and suggestions in order to make these guides as useful as possible for our users.  Continue reading →

Same Great Library Info with a New Name (and URL)

The Library website has officially been updated to reflect our new name, the UCBA Library, with a new web address found at www.libraries.uc.edu/ucba.  We have also taken this opportunity to revise our website so that information is easier
to find.

You will also notice changes in other areas including:

  • Online Library Catalog (location holdings for Blue Ash College Library or Blue Ash Stacks, Blue Ash Reference, etc.)
  • UCBA Library LiBlog
  • UC Libraries Mobile Site
  • Related links found on the UC Libraries website
  • Library web page on UCBA College website

Please take a moment to get acquainted with our revised site and update your bookmarks where needed! Email us at our new email address ucbalibrary@ucblueash.edu with any feedback or suggestions.

New RefWorks 2.0 Interface

RefWorks rolled out its new 2.0 interface for users on May 16th, 2011. The classic RefWorks interface will continue to be available until January 3, 2012. If you have not yet taken the opportunity to look at RefWorks 2.0, log in to RefWorks and simply click on the “RefWorks 2.0” link on the top of the RefWorks window to switch over to the new interface.

The new RefWorks 2.0 is more visually appealing and a user-friendly than the classic version If you have not already become familiar with the new 2.0 interface, you have until the end of the year to do so.

Check out these resources to learn more about RefWorks 2.0:

Contact your RWC Library Liaison for one-on-one assistance with RefWorks 2.0.

Original Content provided by Randall L. Roberts MLS, MS Liaison for Criminal Justice, Psychology & Sociology Reference & Instructional Services Dept. University of Cincinnati randall.roberts@uc.edu (513) 556-1864

November is National Career Development Month

By Lauren Wahman

Are you searching for a job?  Or, are you just getting started on figuring out which career might be right for you?  The UC Libraries have resources (print and electronic) that will help you do all of that and more!

Career Development Month Display by Carly Dennis, UCBA College Career Services

Resources include:

Ask a friendly UC Blue Ash Librarian!

Visit: 117 Muntz Hall
Call: 745-5710
Web: www.libraries.uc.edu/ucba
Email: ucbalibrary@ucblueash.edu

Career Services at UC Blue Ash College
Web: http://www.ucblueash.edu/careerservices/index.html

Ring, Ring! Hotel Counter Bell Display

Marilyn Grismere, Professor Emeritus and an avid bell collector, has made a small portion of her bell collection available to the UC Blue Ash community.  This display, which will be available until December 9th, features beautiful hotel counter bells from the late 1800’s to early 1900’s. Several types of hotel counter bells can be seen including: Plunger, Twist, Twirl, and Tap bells.

To learn more about the wonderful world of bells, be sure to visit the American Bell Association’s website at www.americanbell.org. The American Bell Association is a friendly group of bell collectors of all ages, youth to senior, who enjoy collecting and learning about bells. Professor Grismere also serves as the contact for the local Bell Study Club of Cincinnati. Contact her via email for more information.

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