Ralph E. Oesper Chemistry-Biology Library
Online Resources
- Login for Access (UC ID)
- Chemistry-Biology Research Guides
- Search E-Journals | E-Books
- Search Print Books - UC & OhioLINK
- Top databases: Web of Science | SciFinder | Reaxys | Biosis | PubMed (Medline)
- All UC Libraries databases (search by database name or select Subject Area)
- E-Books & Proceedings in STEM (Springer, Wiley, ASME, Taylor & Francis/CRC, etc)
- Research Data & GIS Services
- Oesper Collections (History of Chemistry)
Your librarian can assist with questions & requests (e-book purchases, instruction sessions, research consultations). Contact your librarian or use our Science & Engineering Ask A-Librarian form:
- Ted Baldwin, ted.baldwin@uc.edu – A&S: Biology, Chemistry/Oesper Collections ; CEAS: Biomedical, Chemical, Environmental Engineering
- Mark Chalmers, mark.chalmers@uc.edu – A&S: Mathematics, Physics ; CEAS: Aerospace, Civil & Architectural, Mechanical & Materials Engineering
- Holly Prochaska, holly.prochaska@uc.edu – A&S Geology, Geography, Map collections, Environmental Studies
- Ivy O'Connell, oconneiy@ucmail.uc.edu – (interim) CEAS: Computer & Electrical Engineering, Engineering Education, Inclusive Excellence & Community Engagement (IECE)
- When service desk is not open, reserve books, 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 Science & Engineering Ask-A-Librarian or Ted.Baldwin@uc.edu.
Hours
- UC i.d. is required for access to space. Card access hours (for all undergraduate students, all graduate students, Chemistry/Biology faculty and post-docs) are Monday-Friday, 7:30am-7pm.
Summer Semester Hours (May 9 - August 21):
- No Service Desk coverage; Continue swipe access to all faculty and students.
- When service desk is closed, please contact CEAS Library for assistance. To request Chem-Bio Library reserve books, contact Craig.Person@uc.edu or (513)556-1550.
Special Hours & Holidays
- Memorial Day: Mon, May 30 (CLOSED 5/29 & 5/30)
- Juneteenth: Mon, June 20th (CLOSED 6/19 & 6/20)
- Independence Day: Mon, July 4 (CLOSED 7/3 & 7/4)
- Welcome Weekend: Sun, Aug 21 (OPEN 1-5pm)
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Contact and Address
Chemistry-Biology Library
PO Box 210151
503 Rieveschl Hall
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH 45221-0151
(513)556-1550 (contact CEAS Library at this time)
Ask-A-Librarian or email Ted.Baldwin@uc.edu