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Did You Know? Manage your research with web-based tool.

The University of Iowa Libraries — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:33:22 +0000

RefWorks is web-based citation management tool to help you keep track of your research. There’s no software to install. Use RefWorks to organize and share citations, format bibliographies, and more. See RefWorks tutorials for more information.

Did You Know? You can IM your librarian

The University of Iowa Libraries — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:12:38 +0000

You can use the Libraries’ anonymous IM service to ask quick question about your research.

Library staff can suggest appropriate databases and search strategies to get you started. For more complete discussion of your project, you can request a research consultation with a librarian.

Iowa Research Online in Smart Search

The University of Iowa Libraries — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:48:34 +0000

Iowa Research Online (IRO) preserves and provides open access to the scholarly and creative work of the University of Iowa.

We are pleased to announce that over 1500 records for items found in the IRO are now available in Smart Search. Additional records will be added to Smart Search on a monthly basis.

Did You Know? TXT Call Numbers to Your Cell

The University of Iowa Libraries — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 13:26:44 +0000

Did you know that you can text a call number to your cell phone so you can go and find the item in the library stacks?

Simply use Smart Search (smartsearch.uiowa.edu) to find your item. Then click the title to view the full details of the record. On the right in the “Keeping this item” section is an option to “Text” the record. Just click the link, enter your 10 digit number without any spaces or dashes, and hit send. That’s it!

(Note: Carrier charges may apply)

Did You Know? Income Tax Information Resources Available Online

The University of Iowa Libraries — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 14:22:50 +0000

W-2s, 1099s, 1040s. It’s like an algebra problem without an answer sheet. UI Librarians have put together some quick information and links to relevant government websites for you.

http://guides.lib.uiowa.edu/taxes

Gerritsen Collection of Women's History online records added to InfoHawk

The University of Iowa Libraries — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 15:27:59 +0000

The Gerritsen Collection was begun by Aletta Jacobs Gerritsen in the late 1800s. The online resource delivers two million page images exactly as they appeared in the original printed works. It includes monographs, periodicals and pamphlets in fifteen languages, and is searchable by keyword and Boolean operators.

Nearly 4500 records were added to InfoHawk and Smart Search. When you search a particular topic in the library catalog, you may find pages from the Gerritsen online collection.

Special Collections Item of the Month

The University of Iowa Libraries — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 14:13:18 +0000

Behind the Scenes by Elizabeth Keckley, 1868.

Elizabeth Keckley was Mary Todd Lincoln’s seamstress at the White House, and became a close confidant of the First Lady. She was born in Virginia and for thirty years was a slave, before she was able to purchase her freedom while working as a dressmaker. She met Mary Todd Lincoln on the day of Abraham Lincoln’s first inauguration as President, and was hired to make dresses for her the following day.

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Did You Know? You don't have to pay for newspaper and magazine articles.

The University of Iowa Libraries — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 07:40:37 +0000

Did you know that you shouldn’t PAY for newspaper and magazine articles that you find on the Web? The next time you’re asked for your credit card while doing your research online, check the UI Libraries’ resources first. Check e-journals to find electronic coverage for your title. If we don’t have the article in print or electronically, you can get it free through our Interlibrary Loan service.

Did You Know? You have an e-shelf in Smart Search

The University of Iowa Libraries — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:30:32 +0000

Did you know… you can use the e-shelf feature of Smart Search to keep track of books and articles, save useful searches, and assign tags to things you want to remember. Just log in to the e-shelf with your HawkID to get started.