The University of Iowa Libraries are pleased to announce a new open access agreement with the Biochemical Society, effective through Dec. 31, 2026. The agreement, negotiated through the Big Ten Academic Alliance (BTAA), guarantees full read access to all Biochemical Society journals (published by the Society’s publishing arm, Portland Press) and unlimited, fee-free open accessContinue reading “The UI Libraries announce Biochemical Society open access agreement”
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Royal Society of Chemistry Open Access Agreement
The University of Iowa Libraries are pleased to announce an expanded open access agreement with the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), effective Jan. 1, 2024, through Dec. 31, 2026. The agreement expands our limited 2023 agreement, providing: All RSC journals are eligible, including RSC Advances, Gold OA journals, and hybrid journals. To confirm eligibility, correspondingContinue reading “Royal Society of Chemistry Open Access Agreement”
Royal Society of Chemistry: Free open access publishing for UI authors
The University of Iowa Libraries are pleased to announce a Read & Publish agreement with the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) for 2023 that provides continued access to all RSC journal content and supports open access publishing in RSC journals. The new agreement allows corresponding authors from the University of Iowa to publish a limitedContinue reading “Royal Society of Chemistry: Free open access publishing for UI authors”
John Martin Rare Book Room expanding, receiving new reading room
Changes are coming to the John Martin Rare Book Room (JMRBR) in the Hardin Library for the Health Sciences that will provide researchers more access to books and space for hosting classes and events. A new, separate reading room will be constructed in the area just outside of the current JMRBR as part of aContinue reading “John Martin Rare Book Room expanding, receiving new reading room”
Iowa Lichtenberger Engineering Library receives Patent and Trademark Resource Center designation
Iowa Lichtenberger Engineering Library receives Patent and Trademark Resource Center designationInitiative provides individual inventors access to additional resources from federal agency The University of Iowa Lichtenberger Engineering Library is now part of a select group of higher education institutions across the country—and only one in Iowa—to be designated a Patent and Trademark Resource Center (PTRC)Continue reading “Iowa Lichtenberger Engineering Library receives Patent and Trademark Resource Center designation”
UI Libraries Announces New Institute of Physics Open Access Agreement
The University of Iowa Libraries is pleased to announce a new transformative read and publish agreement with the Institute of Physics (IOP). The agreement, negotiated through the Big Ten Academic Alliance (BTAA), ensures continued access to IOPscience and supports unlimited Open Access publishing in eligible IOP journals for University of Iowa authors without paying articleContinue reading “UI Libraries Announces New Institute of Physics Open Access Agreement”
UI Libraries recognizes first-generation staff and student workers
The University of Iowa Libraries is celebrating its student workers and staff who identify as first-generation students with opportunities to enjoy snacks, coffee, and other refreshments at the Main Library. It’s part of the university’s National First-Generation College Celebration held from Monday, Nov. 7 through Friday, Nov. 11, 2022. At Iowa, first-generation college students areContinue reading “UI Libraries recognizes first-generation staff and student workers”
Celebrating Open Access Week and a new resource for UI scholars
Happy Open Access Week! We’re celebrating this year’s theme “Open for Climate Justice” with an Iowa Research Online featured collection of recent University of Iowa scholar-authored open access journal articles related to climate change. We’re also officially launching our Open Scholarship Toolkit, which is a resource for UI scholars in every discipline to share the results ofContinue reading “Celebrating Open Access Week and a new resource for UI scholars”
We have books and so much more… 10 ways your Libraries can help you
The University of Iowa Libraries are here to help. We provide vital opportunities for engaging in critical learning, research, creative work, and clinical care through staff expertise and exceptional collections. Here are 10 convenient services we provide to support your success. We look forward to assisting you! 1) There are seven University Libraries on campus.* Continue reading “We have books and so much more… 10 ways your Libraries can help you”
Company of Biologists: Free Open Access Publishing for UI Authors
The University of Iowa Libraries has entered into a transformative agreement with the Company of Biologists that allows University of Iowa authors to publish open access articles for free in their 5 journals. Key benefits of the agreement include: Publishing open access allows articles to reach a wider audience because they are free to readContinue reading “Company of Biologists: Free Open Access Publishing for UI Authors”