Notes from the JMRBR, October 2011 Thomas Bartholin (1616-1680). Opuscula nova anatomica, de lacteis thoracicis et lymphaticis vasis. 1670. Bartholin’s classic treatises on the lymphatics are two of the works reprinted in this collection. Bartholin first reported his discovery of the thoracic duct in De lacteis thoracicis in homine brutisque in 1652. Bartholin was theContinue reading “Notes from the John Martin Rare Book Room, October, 2011”
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Problems with Micromedex 2.0 and Firefox browser
Currently, Micromedex 2.0 does not seem to be working with the Mozilla Firefox browser. It does seem to work fine with Google Chrome and with Internet Explorer. To learn more about this and other known issues with electronic resources, please see the University of Iowa Libraries Electronic Resources: Problems, Tips and FAQ page.
Hardin Library Sim Center participates in rural student career project
As reported in Friday’s Daily Iowan: http://www.dailyiowan.com/2011/04/08/Metro/22700.html Hardin Library staff participated in Project Hope on Thursday, April 7.
The Examined Life: Writing and the Art of Medicine Conference at UI April 21-23
The University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine will host a three-day conference focusing on the links between the science of medicine and the art of writing. These events are free and open to the public: Thursday, April 21, 1110A MERF 12:45-2pm featured presentation by Chris Offutt Thursday, April 21 Continue reading “The Examined Life: Writing and the Art of Medicine Conference at UI April 21-23”
Tour health science apps Tuesday 12-1pm
Take a tour of some new (and some well-established) apps for your mobile device or smart phone! At this informal brown bag technology meeting, you’ll not only be shown a variety of tools for both academic and clinical use but also invited to share your own examples and experiences. If you don’t have a mobileContinue reading “Tour health science apps Tuesday 12-1pm”
Micheil Cannistra speaks on “Indian Giver: Lynch Syndrome, The Navajo and the Genetic Revolution”
Micheil Cannistra. Winner of the 2008/2009 Sparks Essay Contest, will speak on: Indian Giver: Lynch Syndrome, The Navajo, and the Genetic Revolution. Thursday, February 24, 2011, 5:30-6:30 For decades Dr. Henry Lynch of Creighton University performed research among farm families in Nebraska and beyond in an effort to prove that cancer, particularly colon cancer,Continue reading “Micheil Cannistra speaks on “Indian Giver: Lynch Syndrome, The Navajo and the Genetic Revolution””
Notes from the Rare Book Room December, 2010
An Invitation to Explore the Past Visit us before, during or after the holidays and bring a friend. To insure that the room is open email donna-hirst@uiowa.edu or call 335-9154.
Mobile Apps Brown Bag Friday at Noon
Take a tour of some new (and some well-established) apps for your mobile device or smart phone! At this informal brown bag technology meeting, you’ll not only be shown a variety of tools for both academic and clinical use but also invited to share your own examples and experiences. If you don’t have a mobileContinue reading “Mobile Apps Brown Bag Friday at Noon”
Halloween – a Fun Friday @Hardin
Celebrate Halloween @ the Hardin Library this year. We have treats available at the service desks. We will be screening episodes of Scooby-Doo at 4pm this afternoon. Stop in for a treat, a break, or the afternoon.
National Medical Librarian’s Month Fact #4
During the fall and spring semesters, Hardin staff answer on average over 170 questions per week from our patrons. Questions include literature searches for faculty members working on a systematic review to a nursing or pharmacy student doing an assignment to can you please help me get the ap for Dynamed on my iPhone. We’reContinue reading “National Medical Librarian’s Month Fact #4”