CECH Library Services
Access to Materials
Circulation Policies
Areas Within the CECH Library:
- Reference
- Reserves
- Info Commons (Open Computer Lab)
- Production Lab
- Poster Printing
- Viewing/Listening Stations
- Local Teachers (PreK-12) and Homeschoolers
- Community Borrowers
- Hughes High School
- UC Science Fair: Finding Resources and Documenting References
Access to Materials
The UC Library Catalog can be used to locate CECH Library materials in UC and other Ohio academic
libraries via OhioLINK. For the broadest search capability, use Summon, a Google-like research tool that scans the catalog, article databases, e-books and more. In addition, one can access materials in the Public
Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County. Also, many online research and
curriculum materials databases are available including ERIC, Kraus Curriculum
Development Library (KCDL Online), Children’s Literature Comprehensive
Database (CLCD), and Curriculum Resource Center,
as well as online periodical indexes. Guides to many of these resources are available on this website.
Tips on Using the Library Catalog to Find Teacher Handbooks, Children's Books, Professional Education Books, Kits, Games and Electronics in the CECH Library. UC Library Catalog
Circulation Policies
CECH Library materials may be checked out locally by currently enrolled UC students,
currently employed faculty and staff, and UC Alumni Association members. Also,
OhioLINK affiliates throughout Ohio may borrow teacher handbooks, children
and young adult books, curriculum guides, and professional education circulating
books. A current UC picture I.D. or other valid picture I.D., such as
a driver’s license is required to check out materials.
- Loans & Renewals
Material |
Loan |
# of Renewals |
Exceptions |
K-12 Textbooks |
3 weeks |
2 |
Do Not Circulate to Non-UC patrons |
Handbooks |
3 weeks |
2 |
|
Curriculum Guides |
3 weeks |
2 |
|
Children's & Young Adult Books |
3 weeks |
2 |
|
Professional Education Books (graduates/faculty/staff) |
Semester |
Renew at the end of the semester |
|
Professional Education Books (undergraduates/Non-UC students) |
3 weeks |
3 |
|
K-12 Electronics |
2 weeks |
2 |
|
Children's & Young Adult Electronics |
2 weeks |
2 |
|
Professional Education Media |
2 weeks |
2 |
|
K-12 Mixed Materials |
3 weeks |
2 |
|
English as a Second Language (ESL) |
3 weeks |
2 |
|
Journals |
Do Not Circulate |
No renewals |
|
Reference |
Do Not Circulate |
No renewals |
|
Current Issues of K-12 Magazines |
Do Not Circulate |
No renewals |
|
Back Issues of K-12 Magazines |
2 weeks |
2 |
|
Phi Delta Kappa |
3 weeks |
2 |
|
Picture File pictures and pamphlets |
2 weeks |
2 |
|
Reserves (depending on material) |
2 hours/Overnight/1 day/3 days |
No renewals |
Patrons may renew materials online with Your Library Record, by phone at 556-1430, or in person at any of UC's libraries.
*** Because of the nature of curriculum materials and related resources,
and how they are used, as well as the heavy demand on these materials (often
at the same time), we cannot grant extended loans, such as a quarter loan, on curriculum materials.
OhioLINK Materials: UC Faculty may check out books for six weeks and renew items six times (if there are no holds on the items). Media circulate for seven days. OhioLINK fines are $.50/day per item for the first 30 days. After 30 days, a $50 fine per item will be incurred. A $125 fine is incurred for missing or non-returned items.
Interlibrary Loan
Library Instruction: How to Schedule
The CECH Library coordinates the scheduling of library related classes in the Info Commons Lab. Contact Cheryl Ghosh at 556-1758 to set up a date/time.
Media Equipment Borrowing
The CECH Library does not check out media/technology equipment. The library does allow patrons to check-out headphones on a two-hour loan, but they cannot leave the library while in use. Many types of equipment may be checked out of the Langsam Library's Circulation and Multimedia Services Department.
Print Collection
Materials may be recalled for another borrower any time after they have been checked-out for 3 weeks. Materials may be recalled for Reserve at any time. A $1.00/day fine will be imposed on recalled materials not brought back within the specified number of days. Borrowing priviledges will be blocked if recalled materials are not returned.
Please report these immediately to the CECH Library Circulation Desk. Most of the CECH Library's materials may be returned to any of UC's libraries, with the exception of K-12 Electronics, Professional Education Electronics, Children's & Young Adult Electronics, and Reserve materials. These materials must be returned to the CECH Library's Circulation Desk.
UC materials: Overdue notices are sent to patrons 3 days after the checked-out material was due. Failure to receive an overdue notice does not exonerate one from his/her obligation to return materials on time. Patrons are then given 10 days from the date the overdue notice is sent, to return the materials without being charged a delinquent fee. If the materials are not returned by the date specified in the notice, Delinquent Obligations (DOs) are issued for the average replacement cost of the overdue materials ($100.00/item), a replacement processing fee of $10.00/item, and a delinquent fee of $10.00/item. Borrowers are blocked from checking-out items after accumulated charges are incurred. Outstanding DOs result in the withholding of student’s grades and transcripts.
Reserve materials: Patrons are charged $1.00/hour for the late return of 2-hour and overnight reserve items and $8.00/day for the late return of 1-day and 3-day reserve items.
OhioLINK materials: Patrons are charged $0.50/day. If materials are more than 30 days overdue, patrons will be charged $50.00.
Areas Within the CECH Library
Name/Location: |
Type of Question Answered: |
CECH Library Circulation Desk 556-1430
|
Basic questions related to education, criminal justice, and human services |
Cheryl Ghosh CECH Library, Room 308 556-1758 |
Basic and in-depth questions related to curriculum materials and research for undergraduate students |
Lori Choudhury CECH Library, Room 310 558-1025 |
Basic and in-depth education research questions for graduate students |
Rosemary Franklin Langsam Library, Room 474 556-0633 |
Basic and in-depth education research questions for graduate students |
Randall Roberts Langsam Library, Room 476 556-1864 |
Basic and in-depth criminal justice and human services questions |
More information about reference services in University Libraries.
General information on UC reserves
CECH Reserves
Reserve materials are located at the Circulation Desk. A current UC photo I.D. or valid picture I.D., such as a driver’s license, is required to borrow these materials. These materials are to be used in the CECH Library only and may not be taken out. Exceptions to this are those materials in which the faculty member asks that they be given a 24 hour or 3 day loan. Faculty may place materials on reserve by completing this form and returning it to Alphonzo Early, the CECH Library Circulation Coordinator, in person, or via e-mail at Alphonzo.Early@uc.edu.
Electronic Reserves are now being posted directly through individual Blackboard course pages and may be available for particular courses. CECH instructors, please email or call Susan Hight at 556-3230 if you are interested in using the electronic reserves service. (Susan is physically located at the CEAS Library in Baldwin Hall, but is performing E-Reserve tasks for the CECH Library.)
- Viewing/Listening Stations
The CECH Library is equipped with three televisions which allow patrons to peruse the library's k-12 electronic collection. These stations are usually used on a “first come, first served” basis and do not require reservations.
Special Audiences:
The CECH Library has now opened its doors to meet the educational needs of local in-service teachers and local homeschoolers. The myriad of books, DVDs, puppets, games, software, kits and other great resources will expand the minds of young and old alike. Use the CECH Library Local Teachers (PreK-12) and Homeschoolers webpage to explore how we can support you!
Community Borrowers may check-out five items for three week loan periods. They may renew the items up to three times. On-site database access is available via public terminals. Community Borrowers include: donors to UC Libraries ($50 or more), Friends of Women's Studies, Charles McMicken Society donors, SouthWest Ohio and Neighboring Libraries (SWON) card holders, local public library card holders, Herman Schneider Legacy Society donors, Institute for Learning in Retirement members, and UC Alumni Association current and sustaining members. Please click on the Community Borrowers link above for more information.
Revised 4/19/2013