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Under Evaluation: Henry Stewart Talks Biomedical & Life Sciences Collection

By
Janna Lawrence
– October 2, 2012Posted in: Electronic Resources

The Henry Stewart Talks Biomedical & Life Sciences Collection provides immediate access to over 1500 online seminar-style talks containing the latest research and developments as well as the fundamentals, presented by the world’s leading experts, including a number of Nobel Laureates.

Our trial continues through December 2012.  Please send any comments on this resource to Janna Lawrence.

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Permanent Exhibit Honors Dr. Hardin

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Janna Lawrence
– September 21, 2012Posted in: Exhibits, Miscellaneous

A permanent exhibit honoring Dr. Robert C. Hardin, for whom the Hardin Library for the Health Sciences is named, is now on display near the Library’s 3rd floor entrance.  In addition to performing pioneering research in blood banking and transfusion and in diabetes, Dr. Hardin was instrumental in the current design of the University of Iowa’s health sciences campus.

In addition to the exhibit, more information about Dr. Hardin is available here.picture of Dr. Hardin

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Online Interlibrary Loan Request Service unavailable Thursday morning, March 15

By
Janna Lawrence
– March 1, 2012Posted in: Services
The online interlibrary loan request service, Illiad, that the University of Iowa Libraries uses will be unavailable on Thursday, March 15 from 9-11am to upgrade the system.If you have any questions, please contact the Hardin Interlibrary Loan Office (319-335-9874, lib-hardin-ill@uiowa.edu) or the Main Library Interlibrary Loan Office (319-335-5917, lib-ill@uiowa.edu ).
Service resumed Thursday afternoon!
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AMAG Card Needed for Access to 24-hour Study

By
Janna Lawrence
– October 13, 2011Posted in: News, Services

Your university ID card will no longer allow access to Hardin’s 24-hour study.  The new security system requires an AMAG card, a white plastic card about the size of a credit card.

If you plan to use the 24-hour study, please stop by the 3rd floor Information Desk to apply for access.   If you already have an AMAG card for entrance to other buildings, access to the 24-hour study will be added to that card.  If you do not already have an AMAG card, one will be issued.  The process can take a few days, so please don’t wait until the last minute.

Please contact Linda Walton, Hardin Library Director, at linda-walton@uiowa.edu or 319-335-9873 if you have questions or concerns about the new AMAG security system.

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24-hour Study Now Available Every Night

By
Janna Lawrence
– September 12, 2011Posted in: News, Services

The 24-hour study is once again available every night, when the Library is closed.

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Hardin Now Open but Still Under Construction

By
Janna Lawrence
– August 17, 2011Posted in: Miscellaneous, Services

9/23/11:  The 3rd floor stacks are now open and accessible.  The 4th floor remains closed.  Materials needed from the 4th floor can be requested through InfoHawk, for office delivery or pick up at Hardin or another campus library.

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9/8/11:  Hardin Library reopened  on Wednesday, August 17, at 7:30 a.m.  However, because renovations are ongoing, some areas are off limits to users and most staff.  Currently, off-limit areas are the 4th floor and the 3rd floor stacks.  The 24-hour study area is open (as of September 8).   The second floor Information Commons and classrooms are open.  The temporary library locations at MERF and the Pharmacy building are now closed.

Questions?  Give us a call at 335-9151 or email us at lib-hardin@uiowa.edu.

 

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Hardin to Re-open on Wednesday, August 17

By
Janna Lawrence
– July 29, 2011Posted in: Hardin Library Staff, News

Although the renovations will probably not be completely done, Hardin Library will re-open on schedule, on Wednesday, August 17 at 7:30 a.m.  It is likely that the 24-hour study will not be accessible for the first week or so that we are back, but all other library services are expected to be available.

Thank you for your patience.  We look forward to seeing you in our “greener” and more ADA-compliant building!

If you have questions about the renovations or re-opening, you can contact Janna Lawrence at janna-lawrence@uiowa.edu.

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AccessMedicine and AccessPharmacy Are Available Again

By
Janna Lawrence
– July 18, 2011Posted in: Uncategorized

AccessMedicine and AccessPharmacy are once again available.  We apologize for any inconvenience caused while they were unavailable over the weekend.

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More News about Hardin’s Summer Plans

By
Janna Lawrence
– May 1, 2011Posted in: Hardin Library Staff, News, Services

As previously announced, the Hardin Library building will be closed this summer for renovations beginning Saturday, May 14, and reopening on Tuesday, August 17.  Staff have been busy planning how to provide service during this time.

  • Two temporary locations will be set up where library users can pick up materials and consult with staff.  One location will be in MERF (375 Newton Rd.) in the atrium, and will be open 7:30 am-6:00 pm Monday-Friday and 1:00-5:00 pm Sunday.  Simulation Center equipment will also be relocated to 1155  MERF and available Monday-Friday.  Much of the reserve book collection will be available at this location. Laptop checkouts are also available in the Sim Center-1155 MERF.
  • A second library location will be situated in the Pharmacy Building Computer Lab (115 South Grand Ave.).  That location will be open 7:30 am-5:00 pm, Monday-Friday. Computers and printing will be available to all users.
  • Library patrons will be able to request books from the Hardin collection using InfoHawk’s Request feature.  Because staff will only be able to enter the building once per day, it may take as long as two days for materials to be pulled.  Requested material can be delivered to offices via campus mail or can be picked up at one of the temporary locations or at another UI library.
  • Books checked out to faculty, graduate/professional students, and undergraduate honors students which are currently due in June 2011 will be automatically renewed until June 2012.   An email will be sent to users whose books are automatically renewed.  Please be aware that this only applies to books checked out from Hardin Library on long-term loans (due annually in June).

We’ll post more details as they become available.  If you have questions, contact Hardin Reference staff at 319-335-9150 or lib-hardin@uiowa.edu.

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Hardin Services, Staff to be Relocated during Summer Renovations

By
Janna Lawrence
– March 10, 2011Posted in: News, Services

Due to extensive renovations of its HVAC system, the Hardin Library building will be closed this summer, beginning Saturday, May 14, through Tuesday, August 16 (reopening Wednesday, August 17). However, library services will still be available.

While Hardin is closed, temporary locations will be set up in MERF and the College of Pharmacy.  At those locations, users will be able to consult with library staff, use reserve and reference materials as well as simulation center equipment, check out laptops, and use computers.  Watch the blog for more details as our plans are finalized!

Work being done this summer in Hardin includes replacement of HVAC (heating-ventilation-air conditioning) ductwork and ceiling tiles, as well as upgrading lighting.  These improvements are being done to make the library more energy efficient.

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