Last month, we let you know that UC Libraries, along with many other libraries in Ohio, updated their catalog to Ex Libris Alma/Primo VE, the most-used library catalog system in US academic libraries. While we believe that searching the UC catalog will ultimately be easier, we’re aware that this is a big change and we’re here to help ensure you have access to materials you need. We’ll continue to update patrons on any changes made to this process.
How to sign in to UC Libraries:
1. Navigate to https://login.uc.idm.oclc.org/login. Click on the Affiliates tab.
2. Click on Children's Hospital Login.
3. Enter your CCHMC username and password, the same one you use to login to Outlook and other services. Once you've done this, click Login.
You are now able to access the bulk of UC library's journals, databases, articles and more.
How to search for an article:
1. Navigate to http://www.libraries.uc.edu/.html.
2. Select Journal Finder to navigate to the needed journal and find your article. Another option is to enter a title or keywords in the Search field, then press Enter or the Go button.
3. You’ll then be prompted to login. Please click on the Affiliate tab. Click on Children's Hospital Login and then enter your Cincinnati Children's credentials, the username and password you use for Outlook and other services.
4. Once logged in, you will be taken to a results page. Scroll through the results and see if your desired resource is included in the results. If there is a "full text online" or PDF link click on it! If there is only a "citation available" link, then the full text is not available electronically through UC Libraries. In this case, contact us and we will be happy to place a request for you.
Please note: there are sign-in prompts on both journal article and book records that look like this:
These prompts are for UC students, faculty, and staff and will not work for Cincinnati Children’s employees.
How to request an article:
If you have searched and are unable to find the article or if you’re prompted to pay for an article, please use the Request an Article, Book, or Chapter form to request it.
1. Navigate to https://prattlibrary.cchmc.org.
2. Click on Request an Article, Book, or Chapter in the menu located at the bottom left side of the front page.
3. Click on Begin.
4. Please provide as much information as you can, then click on Submit. A Pratt team member will email the article to you if it’s available.
How to find a book and request it:
Ordering a Book Through UC Libraries
1. Enter the title or keywords in the Search field and click Go.
2. Click on the title to view the record. You'll need the publication information to fill out our request form.
3. Navigate to https://prattlibrary.cchmc.org and locate the Request an Article, Book, or Chapter button at the bottom left.
4. Click on Begin to fill out the request form.
5. Please provide as much information as you can, then click on Submit. A Pratt team member will contact you when your book has arrived so you can pick it up at the Pratt book lockers.
We will continue to update you on any changes to this process.
As always, if you need additional assistance, please contact us at prattlibrary@cchmc.org. We’re happy to help!
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