Will there be libraries in 2020? While none of us have perfect future vision, I think the answer to that must be “yes, if…” Mark Sandler, Director, Center for Library Initiatives, Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC) will give this year’s library speaker series presentation on Wednesday, October 1at 10 a.m. in the Senate Chamber ofContinue reading “Build a Library and They Will Come – Oct 1”
Monthly Archives: September 2008
Your Decision, Your Voice, Your Vote
It has been said that this presidential election is the most important in U.S. history. Exercising your right to vote will determine the direction of U.S. domestic and foreign policy. If the trends of the last two elections hold true, this will be a very close election in terms of number of votes. Every vote counts. Continue reading “Your Decision, Your Voice, Your Vote”
Yeager Elected President of UI African American Council
Reference and Instruction Librarian Von Yeager was recently elected president of the UI African American Council. Von has been actively involved with the Council since coming to the University Libraries last year. His term as president will begin October 1. Von also serves on the Hubbard Task Force for the Retention and Success of AfricanContinue reading “Yeager Elected President of UI African American Council”
UITV schedule for “Memories of a Hiroshima Atomic Bomb Survivor” Recording
Thank you very much for those who joined us on the evening of September 10th to listen to Ms. Yoshiko Kajimoto’s firsthand story of Hiroshima atomic bombing in 1945. And for those who missed the event, here is the “First Run” schedule of event recording by the UITV: Wednesday, September 24 1:45 AM 4:00 PMContinue reading “UITV schedule for “Memories of a Hiroshima Atomic Bomb Survivor” Recording”
Jr. Butterfly and Discussion with Opera’s Librettist
The first presentation of the Opera Studies Forum features a well-known Japanese author and the screening of a recently composed opera, in collaboration with the International Writing Program, the International Programs, the Center for Asian and Pacific Studies, and the Department of Asian Languages and Literature, and the Department of Cinema & Comparative Literature. OnContinue reading “Jr. Butterfly and Discussion with Opera’s Librettist”
Participants Sought for Local StoryCorps Flood Stories Project
The devastating flood that hit Iowa last summer made headlines around the state, nation and world. Yet many stories could be lost if not preserved – or worse, simply remain untold. University of Iowa Libraries – along with university and community partners – has invited the national StoryCorps Project to collect and preserve these storiesContinue reading “Participants Sought for Local StoryCorps Flood Stories Project”
Hiroshima Survivor to Speak Sept 10
Yoshiko Kajimoto will describe her experience as a Hiroshima atomic bomb survivor at a presentation 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10 at the Iowa City Public Library, Meeting Room A. On Aug. 6, 1945, Kajimoto was a student directed to work in an airplane parts factory 2.3 kilometers from the epicenter of where the atomic bombContinue reading “Hiroshima Survivor to Speak Sept 10”
Graphic & Web Designer Vacancy at UI Libraries
The University of Iowa Libraries has a half-time Graphic & Web Designer position vacancy. The application deadline is September 9, 2008. Please follow the links to see a complete position description, including application instructions, for the Graphic & Web Designer position. Creative, skilled, highly technical position designing web and print projects for the University ofContinue reading “Graphic & Web Designer Vacancy at UI Libraries”