In higher education, we often equate student life and campus life. Last year, I found myself questioning this notion on my frequent shortcuts through the student center on campus. Absent […]
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Preservation and Archiving Special Interest Group 2016
As a new librarian, I appreciate the privilege that my residency at the University of Iowa’s Preservation and Conservation department affords me; aside from the professional expectations of any other […]
Preservation and Archiving Special Interest Group 2016
As a new librarian, I appreciate the privilege that my residency at the University of Iowa’s Preservation and Conservation department affords me; aside from the professional expectations of any other […]
Preservation and Archiving Special Interest Group 2016
As a new librarian, I appreciate the privilege that my residency at the University of Iowa’s Preservation and Conservation department affords me; aside from the professional expectations of any other […]
Farewell and Best of Luck to Andrea Kohashi!
UI Libraries Jill-of-all-trades, master of many, Andrea Kohashi leaves us today to become the University of Richmond’s Archivist and Book Arts Studio Coordinator. Andrea holds an MA in Library and Information […]
Highlights from 2015: DIY Collections Care
A book from the circulating collection recently came back from inter-library loan in need of some intervention from Susan Hansen, Book Repair Supervisor at the Libraries’ Preservation & Conservation department. The […]
Happy Holidays from Preservation and Conservation!
UIowa Libraries Conservation dept's mini Christmas tree is decked out in tiny historic bindings and tiny conservation tools. See if you can find the mini bone folders and mini spatula! #librarylife #uilibraries #xmaswithconservators
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Digitizing Hancher Posters
By Ben Bessman, Digitization Assistant Hancher Auditorium had been a noteworthy stop for world famous musical acts, theatre productions, dance companies, and guest speakers in the Midwest since 1972, until […]
Highlights from 2015: William Anthony Conservation Lecture
The second annual William Anthony Conservation Lecture was held on the the 8th of October, 2015. Gary Frost, Conservator Emeritus and instructor of book conservation at SUNY Buffalo spoke about the […]