Quicklinks

Library Resources and Services for Graduate Students

Research Tools

Find Books
Links to library catalogs and book- related resources.

E-books: Databases containing e-books | Catalog search for online books, databases and journals

Find Articles
Links to databases, article request forms, and article-related tools and resources.

Find Journals

Links to journal finders and journal-related tools and services.

Find Theses and Dissertations

Find Media
Databases for finding images, sound files, and digital videos (by resource type) | All databases containing images and media | Catalog keyword search for images and media (apply appropriate limit)

Find Resources in a Discipline

OneSearch
Search for for books and journals in the UC Libraries online catalog and online research databases simultaneously. OneSearch saves you valuable time and allows you to determine what databases to use for further research.

NEW! Library Toolbar & Widget

The Library Toolbar acts as a companion to Mozilla Firefox and Microsoft's Internet Explorer web browsers. The toolbar allows you to search UC’s online catalog, other library search engines, and go to links for other library related applications quickly, right from your browser.

The UC Libraries Widget is a self-contained application that you can embed into your personal web space on sites such as Facebook and iGoogle. It provides quick and easy access to frequently used library search tols and information.

Journal Alerts and RSS Feeds

Learn how you can create an account in the OhioLINK Electronic Journal Center (EJC) to create links to your frequent searches and receive new issue alerts.

Learn about RSS feeds and how you can create them for EJC and EBSCO databases and the Safari Tech Books Online collection.

Document Requests

Requesting materials from UC LIbraries
You may request available materials from other University of Cincinnati libraries to be sent to the library of their choice for pick up. Please note that if you request the item to be sent TO the library where the item is located, the request will be cancelled.

Requesting materials from OhioLINK
When desired materials are not available from any University of Cincinnati library locations, patrons may request available items from an OhioLINK library.

Requesting materials through Interlibrary Loan

If the item is not available in University of Cincinnati Libraries and OhioLINK member libraries, you can request it by Interlibrary Loan.

Placing holds and recalls on unavailable items

Bibliographic Management Tools

Bibliographic Management Tools (Endnote and RefWorks)

EndNote Information
EndNote is a research records management service that facilitates the collection and management of citations to articles, books, web pages and many other types of sources

RefWorks Information
RefWorks is an Web-based research records management service that facilitates the collection and management of citations to articles, books, web pages and many other types of sources. This service is available to UC faculty and students free of charge.

Citation Formatters
Database-embedded and Web-based programs that create citations formatted in a specific style (use with caution)!

Research Assistance

Research assistance options
Get research assistance via e-mail, by phone and in person.

Subject selectors
Subject selectors, experts in their areas of the library collection, will be happy to meet individually with you to discuss your research needs. Feel free to use this list to call or make an appointment with the selector in your field.

How do I…
Tips and links to information on finding and locating library materials, exporting your search results, citing your sources, getting research and technical assistance.

Keeping Current with Technology

Student Technology Resources Center (STRC)
Instructional technology resources and services to assist students who require specific software or equipment to complete course assignments requiring the use of digital images and video, etc.

Workshops
Take in-depth, hands-on instruction on the use of library resources and tools.

Instruction for Your Students

Library sessions

If you are a teaching assistant, please contact instruction librarians with requests for classes and for designing research assignments.

Online instruction

On the library Web site you may find a variety of information on finding, evaluating, and using information for faculty and students, including online tutorials. We have tips for creating effective library assignments and ideas for library assignments.

Some instruction pages are targeted for special groups of students, for example, international students and ESL students.

Plagiarism Prevention

As a student, you need to understand what constitutes plagiarism and how you can avoid it. Find helpful information at http://www.libraries.uc.edu/instruction/students/plagiarism.html

As a teaching assistant, you need to educate your students about plagiarism and its consequences. Find tips on plagiarism prevention and detection at http://www.libraries.uc.edu/instruction/faculty/plagiarism.html

Avoiding plagiarism, self-plagiarism, and other questionable writing practices: A guide to ethical writing - this excellent guide from the Office of Research Integrity covers many aspects of ethical writing and plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, ethically inappropriate writing practices, authorship issues and conflict of interest .

Library Employment Opportunities

Learn about student jobs at University Libraries and submit an online application.

Library Collections for Your (and Your Family's) Leisure and Fun

University Libraries has many special collections, both print and online, Visit the Special Collections page for detailed information. Here are some highlights:

The Cohen Enrichment Collection is located on the fourth floor of Langsam Library in an alcove near the entrance to the building. The collection contains books in all subject areas, including cooking, popular fiction, history, and art. It is designed to “enrich and strengthen the educational experience at the University of Cincinnati” with special shelving for the books and comfortable seating. collection, conduct a subject search in the Library Catalog on artists' books.
Elliston Poetry Room - 20th-century poetry collection of over 10,000 books, magazines, records, and recordings housed in Langsam Library.
Videos and DVDs
University Libraries has a nice collection of videos and DVDs in all subjects areas. To limit your catalog searches to this medium, please select "Videos, Films and Slides" in the "Limit all searches to..." box (instead of "View entire collection.")

Labs and Study Spaces

UCit@Langsam, a 24/7 computer and study space, is located on the 5th floor of Langsam Library. With seating for 219 people, UCit@Langsam features 100 computers, four group study rooms, a quiet study room, and four group study rooms. All campus labs.

In addition, Langsam Library has a number of study carrels and group study rooms available on a first-come, first-served basis. Study spaces may also be avilable at your college or departmental library.