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Corridor Collaboration: Preserving Cedar Rapids’ History

The flood of 2008 threatened to destroy many of Cedar Rapids’ treasured artifacts. Since then, the University of Iowa Libraries’ Conservation Lab treated over 7,500 items, 100 boxes of manuscripts, and 11,000 single sheets affected by the disaster. On April 23 the UI Alumni Association will co-host a Lifelong Learning event at the National CzechContinue reading “Corridor Collaboration: Preserving Cedar Rapids’ History”

UICB @ 25 Exhibit in Main Library

The new exhibition in the North Hall of the Main Library celebrates the 25th anniversary of the UI Center for the Book, UICB @ 25: The Future of a Legacy (www.lib.uiowa.edu/exhibits). The UICB is a unique program that conjoins training in the technique and artistry of bookmaking with research into the history and culture ofContinue reading “UICB @ 25 Exhibit in Main Library”

What is the future of the print book? Mar 10 at 4 p.m.

What is the future of the print book in a context of its digital delivery? Wide redefinition is in progress in fields as diverse as neurology of reading, digital preservation, e-book marketing, and technology of print on demand. Book Studies ForumWednesday, March 10 at 4-5:30 p.m.Main Library Second Floor Conference Room (2032) Discussion extends fromContinue reading “What is the future of the print book? Mar 10 at 4 p.m.”

Osher Institute offers inside look at Libraries Conservation Lab – July 22

“The Inner Workings of the UI Libraries Conservation Lab” will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m., July 22, at the University of Iowa Main Library Conservation Lab. The program is part of the “Wednesday Night at the Lab” series offered by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the UI. The course fee is $5Continue reading “Osher Institute offers inside look at Libraries Conservation Lab – July 22”

Kraft to Serve as State Disaster Preparedness Planning Co-Director

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Dave Loebsack (IA-02) announced the Institute of Museum and Library Sciences awarded a grant of $40,000 to develop a statewide disaster preparedness and response plan for Iowa. “Iowa is home to many unique cultural and historical treasures,” said Congressman Loebsack.  “I am pleased to announce funding that will establish an actionContinue reading “Kraft to Serve as State Disaster Preparedness Planning Co-Director”

Conservation Lab Restores Artifacts from African American Museum of Iowa

The Conservation Laboratory at the University of Iowa Libraries has completed restoration of 23 flood-damaged artifacts from the African American Historical Museum and Cultural Center of Iowa in Cedar Rapids. The media is invited to be the lab at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, when Susan Kuecker, museum curator, comes to the Conservation Lab toContinue reading “Conservation Lab Restores Artifacts from African American Museum of Iowa”