Libraries

Ralph E. Oesper Chemistry-Biology Library

Online Resources

The upper level of the Chemistry Biology Library is reservable through 25 Live but is moderated by staff. We will approve or deny requests within 2 business days. 

Your librarian can assist with questions & requests (e-book purchases, instruction sessions, research consultations).  Contact your librarian or use our Contact the Science & Engineering Libraries form:

  • Ted Baldwin, ted.baldwin@uc.edu – A&S: Biology, Chemistry, Oesper Collections and Museum (History of Chemistry) ; CEAS: Biomedical, Chemical, Environmental Engineering
  • Mark Chalmers, mark.chalmers@uc.edu – A&S: Mathematics, Physics ; Cincinnati Observatory Collection ; CEAS: Aerospace and Engineering Mechanics / Fire Science, Civil and Architectural Engineering and Construction Management, Computer Science, Engineering and Computing Education
  • Amy Koshoffer, amy.koshoffer@uc.edu – A&S: School of the Environment and Sustainability, Geosciences, Geography & GIS; Map Collections (Geo-Math-Physics Library)
  • Aja Bettencourt-McCarthy, bettenar@ucmail.uc.edu - CEAS: Electrical & Computer Engineering, Engineering and Computing Education, Mechanical and Materials Engineering / Industrial and Systems Engineering, CQU-UC Joint Co-op Institute (JCI), Inclusive Excellence and Community Engagement (IECE)

Hours

Regular Fall Term Hours Begin Monday, August 26

  • Monday - Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm*
  • Saturday & Sunday, CLOSED 

Special Hours and Holiday Closings

  • Labor Day Holiday - Monday, 9/2 - CLOSED
  • Veterans Day Holiday - Monday, 11/11 - CLOSED
  • Thanksgiving Day Holiday - Thursday, 11/28 & Friday, 11/29 - CLOSED

*Swipe access available outside of desk hours


News

New EBSCO web interface coming Dec. 17

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Contact and Address

Chemistry-Biology Library
PO Box 210151
503 Rieveschl Hall
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH 45221-0151
Phone: (513) 556-1550 (call CEAS Library at this time)
Contact Us: Science & Engineering Libraries 
Library Director: Ted Baldwin; Ted.Baldwin@uc.edu

  • When service desk is not open, reserve books, bound journal volumes and reference books can be requested by emailing Craig.Person@uc.edu.  Outside of service desk hours, Chem-Bio items can be picked up and returned at the CEAS Library, 850 Baldwin Hall. 
  • For help with services, literature searching or locating articles, contact Contact Us: Science & Engineering Libraries or Ted.Baldwin@uc.edu.