By lnaru | Published:
August 17, 2009
The Visual Resources library, a collection of images developed and maintained by the College of Architecture and the Arts (A&A) for instruction, has moved into room 1-461 of the Daley Library as of July 2009.
Jane Darcovich, Visual Resources Librarian, and a staff of graduate assistants identify or scan images for use in classes and maintain [...]
By lnaru | Published:
August 12, 2009
The UIC Library’s Lectures and Forums Committee is hosting two presentations by professors Karen Schmidt and Wendy Shelburne on Friday, August 14, 2009.
The morning presentation will given by Professor Karen Schmidt and Professor Wendy Shelburne on Joys and Sorrows: How to Make Collaborative Research Work from 10:00 a.m. –11:30 a.m., in Room 303 of the [...]
By lnaru | Published:
June 29, 2009
The UIC Library will launch its newly redesigned Web site on July 4, 2009.
The Library utilized patron surveys and usability testing to design a site with easily scanned pages, simplified terminology, clear navigation, and a clean graphic appearance.
Beginning on July 4, users will be redirected to pages on the new site from several pages on [...]
By lnaru | Published:
June 22, 2009
The Daley Grind at the UIC Daley Library is open for business. The cafe is located on the first floor of the Library, just south of the west entrance to the building.
The Daley Grind is operated by Sodexo, the company that provides dining services at UIC, and features organic, fair trade Green Mountain [...]
By lnaru | Published:
May 26, 2009
The UIC Library will join thousands of book sellers, literacy advocates, authors, and readers at the Chicago Tribune Printers Row Lit Fest on June 6-7. Visit location K1-3 to get information about the Library’s collections and services.
The Library will host two book signings at its booth on Sunday beginning at 12:30 pm. Eileen Tanner, UIC’s [...]
By lnaru | Published:
May 13, 2009
The UIC Library is changing four frequently-consulted Web pages from lists to research guides. Effective May 15, the Library Web site will be updated with the new links, and redirects will forward users from the older pages to the new pages.
Electronic Resources-alphabetical list will be Databases A-Z
Electronic Resources-subject list will be Research Guides (Home)
Health [...]
By lnaru | Published:
May 12, 2009
The UIC Library is participating in a pilot program called WorldCat Direct that offers delivery of books directly to your home or office. In this program, you can request any book by completing the online form, including the address to which you want the book sent.
Once you receive the item, you have the [...]
By lnaru | Published:
May 11, 2009
The University Archives announces that the records of the UIC Hockey Program, including media guides, player biographies, statistics, game summaries and photographs, are now available for research.
The University of Illinois at Chicago Circle (UICC), as it was then called, first fielded a varsity hockey team in 1966. UICC competed in the Midwest [...]
By lnaru | Published:
April 30, 2009
Electronic research guides are subject-based guides that provide streamlined access to databases, books, tutorials, and Web sites. UIC librarians are developing these research guides for several disciplines including ethnic studies, forensic science, LGBT health, political science, and art and design, as well as for specific courses.
UIC librarians welcome the opportunity to collaborate with faculty [...]
By lnaru | Published:
April 23, 2009
The Daley Library will extend its hours during spring semester finals week to be open continuously from 1 pm on Sunday, May 3 through 7 pm on Friday, May 8.
The Reserve Reading and Circulation desks will be staffed, and users will have access to all floors for books, journals, computers, printers, photocopiers, and [...]