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With 4.3 million volumes and access to thousands of electronic resources available 24/7 through our online library catalog, UC Libraries' virtual and physical locations offer resources for everyone. UC Libraries includes the Walter C. Langsam Library, the Archives and Rare Books Library, the Donald C. Harrison Health Sciences Library, and eight college and departmental libraries serving constituents in applied science, architecture, art, biology, chemistry, classics, design, education, engineering, geology, mathematics, music, physics and planning.
January 26, 2023
While Black History Month is an opportunity for all Americans to consider concepts central to the founding of the nation — democracy, freedom and equality — the University of Cincinnati propels the diversity, equity and equality momentum by honoring Black Americans’ extraordinary impact through engaging lectures, open classes, food, galas and off-campus activities.
October 18, 2022
Al Gerhardstein, noted Cincinnati civil rights attorney, has donated to the University of Cincinnati Libraries’ Archive and Rare Books Library, papers documenting his nearly 50-year career in civil rights litigation and advocacy, with focuses in reproductive rights, prisoner’s rights, policing, employment discrimination, and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) rights.
June 30, 2022
Lori Harris will begin her tenure July 1.
Join us for Scholar@UC and the New NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy Event: Scholar@UC Informational and Chat Date: Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023 Time: 1-3:30pm Location: Donald C. Harrison Health Sciences Library, 231 Albert Sabin Way Did you know that … Continue reading
Announcing the 2021-22 University of Cincinnati Libraries Annual Progress Report: A Year of New Beginnings…a year that saw the broad return of students, faculty and staff to campus for fall semester. The transition from virtual to in-person was an extensive … Continue reading
UC Libraries presents resources and collections in celebration of Black History Month. Louise Shropshire: An Online Exhibition An online exhibit featuring Louise Shropshire a Cincinnati Civil Rights pioneer and composer. Theodore M. Berry Papers Project An exhibit highlighting the 2010 … Continue reading