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Chemistry: It’s FUN-damental

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The University of Iowa Libraries
– September 7, 2011

A demonstration on the Wonders of Chemistry will take be conducted by Lou Messerle, Chemistry Professor

Thursday, September 8th
4pm
Main Library North Exhibition Hall

The University of Iowa Libraries has compiled an exhibit celebrating the International Year of Chemistry 2011 as well as emphasizing how fundamental chemistry is and how it can be seen in everyday life. The exhibit will be on display from July to December 2011.

Wherever we look, the work of the chemist has raised the level of our civilisation and has increased the productive capacity of the nation.

— John Calvin Coolidge

 

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Recycle it in the Main Library

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The University of Iowa Libraries
– August 23, 2011

Papers, bottles and boxes are cluttering our landfills, when we can easily divert those used materials to a new life by recycling them. With this in mind, 20 large recycling bins were placed throughout the five floors of the Main Library this summer. In addition to providing locations to recycle redeemable cans and bottles, and waste that should go to the landfill; these recycling bins compliment the UI Office of Sustainability efforts at Single-Stream Recycling.

Acceptable Materials

  • Cardboard Boxes
  • Magazines / Catalogs /  Phone Books
  • Newspapers and Inserts
  • Office Paper (Shredded / UnShredded)
    • All White, Colored, and Coated Papers
    • Brochures and Pamphlets
    • Correspondence Papers (Letterhead, Direct Mail Pieces and Advertising)
    • Envelopes (With Plastic Windows or  Labels)
    • Folders (Manila, Coated, or Colored) Manuals with Glued Bindings
    • Paper from Legal Pads, Steno Note Pads
    • Posters / Receipts
    • Scratch, Message, and Memo Pads / Self-Adhesive Notes
    • Soft-Covered Books / Paperback Books
  • Boxboard / Chipboard / Brown Paper Bags
    • Cereal Boxes / Pop Boxes
    • Frozen Food Boxes
  • Plastic Containers #1 through #7 (Except Styrofoam)
    • Plastic Bottles
    • Plastic Food Containers, Yogurt  Containers (Rinsed Out)
  • Aluminum Beverage Containers
  • Steel Food and Beverage Containers
    • Soup and Food Tin Cans
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Looking for Lucretia, Elizabeth and Susan B.: women who put the “rage” in suffrage

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The University of Iowa Libraries
– March 7, 2011

Got 15 minutes?  Develop your research skills and learn about a database that will be sure to add credibility to your paper or speech.  

Looking for Lucretia, Elizabeth, and Susan B. : women who put the rage in suffrage:

Wednesday, March 9th

Main Library, Rm. 4037
Noon – 12:15
Snacks Provided

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Today’s Hot Topic: underage drinking on campus

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The University of Iowa Libraries
– February 21, 2011

Do you have a speech or a paper due on a current event? You’ve come to the right place. In 15 minutes, you’ll develop your research skills and learn about a database that will be sure to add credibility to your paper or speech.  These mini-workshop are like veggies for your brain!

Topic: Underage Drinking
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
12:00-12:15 p.m.
Room 4037, Main Library

For more information, check our brainfood LibGuide.

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Invisible Book-a-Thon Closes City of Literature Exhibit

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The University of Iowa Libraries
– November 16, 2010

As the City of Literature: Literary Life in Iowa City exhibit comes to a close this week, Dr. Alphabet will perform a reading. His costume has been on display throughout the exhibit.

Thursday, Nov. 18th, 2010
3:00 – 5:00 PM
North Exhibit Hall, Main Library

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International Writers to read in Main Library, Oct 29

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The University of Iowa Libraries
– October 21, 2010

The International Writing Program will bring their Friday evening reading to the UI Main Library on Oct. 29 at 5 p.m. Ms. Yong Mee Cho from South Korea and Ms. Lai Chu Hon from Hong Kong will read from their work. Ms. Cho is the author of four poetry collections and the recipient of the 2005 Kim Dal Jin Literary Prize. Ms. Hon is the award-winning novelists and her most recent work, “Grey Flower,” was selected as Top 10 Chinese Novels World-wide for the year 2009. More detailed biography of the authors are available at: http://iwp.uiowa.edu/writers/index.html.

Friday, October 29th
5:00 to 6:00 PM
Main Library, Second Floor North Study Lounge (rm 2001)
Library floorplan (pdf)

Refreshments will be served.

The “City of Literature: Literary Life in Iowa City” exhibit will be on display in the North Exhibition Hall through the Mid-November.

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HawkAlert Test in Main Library, Wed, Oct 20

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The University of Iowa Libraries
– October 18, 2010

Wednesday, Oct 20, at 9:15 am, in conjunction with the annual testing of the UI HawkAlert System, the indoor warning system  for the library will be tested.  These indoor warning systems are an integrated portion of the building’s existing fire alarm system and the UI Police have the abilities to transmit pre-recorded or live voice messaging from their communication center when situations warrant. Wednesday’s test will verify the system’s ability to transmit a live voice message. Activation of the indoor warning system will include two bell chimes followed by the live voice message.

Building occupants can forward any issues (unclear wording, background interference, etc.) experienced during this system test to Bruce McAvoy, Fire Safety Coordinator, UI Department of Public Safety so that UI Facilities Management and SimplexGrinnell can correct the issues.

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Map Collection Closed October 14

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The University of Iowa Libraries
– October 13, 2010

Map Collection will be CLOSED on Thursday, 14 October while staff attend the Iowa Library Association 2010 conference.

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Flooring Project in Main Library

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The University of Iowa Libraries
– July 26, 2010

Work to remove the carpeting in front of the cafe and the alcove seating area between the entrance and exit at the south end starts this Friday. The first step will be to remove existing carpet and seal off the area(s) so prep work can begin.

During this two week project neither staff nor public will be allowed access through the area. The Food for Thought will be closed.  The freight elevator will be available only to the contractor.  The other south elevator (west side) is to be programmed to not stop on first floor.

The old carpet will be replaced by a hard surfaced terrazzo, one which will blend nicely with the flooring adjacent to these spaces.  This work will improve the appearance of the area and make it easier to maintain.

Dust from the grinding/polishing will be contained within the sealed off space and odor should be kept to a minimum. There will be some noise associated with the grinding/polishing part of the project. Certainly, there will be other inconveniences and so thank you for your understanding.

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Morrow Emmy on display at Main Library

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The University of Iowa Libraries
– April 13, 2010

The Emmy Award that Barry Morrow received for writing the 1981 TV movie “Bill” is now on display in the University of Iowa Main Library in the Special Collections on the third floor. Morrow, an award-winning screenwriter who worked at the UI from 1974 to 1981, gave the Emmy to the university earlier this year.

Included as part of the Emmy display is a video loop that contains selected clips from the acclaimed documentary “A Friend Indeed: The Bill Sackter Story,” produced and directed by 1990 UI graduate Lane J. Wyrick. The display is available during the Library’s regular business hours. The film will be shown in its entirety at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 13, in Room 1505 of the Seamans Center as part of the second annual Bill Sackter Day. Other Sackter Day festivities will begin at 4:30 p.m. that day at Wild Bill’s Coffee Shop in North Hall on the UI campus.

The special “Bill” Emmy display and video loop in the UI Main Library were made possible in part by gifts to the UI Foundation from Richard S. and Jeanne M. Levitt of Des Moines, Iowa, and Eileen S. Schmidt, of Greenwich, Conn.

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