Libraries respect everyone’s freedom to read what they choose. Staff across all University of Iowa Libraries selected some of their favorite banned books this year: 1984 George Orwell The 1619 Project Nicole Hannah-Jones The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian Sherman Alexie The […]
The cost of textbooks continues to rise due to an industry heavily dominated by large publishing companies. While there is no single solution to the problem, the University of Iowa and University Libraries is committed to continuing to find ways to help reduce the cost for course content. Here […]
We are pleased to announce Rich Dana as Special Collections and Archives’ Sackner Archive Project coordinator librarian. Rich Dana earned his MFA from the University of Iowa Center for the Book in 2021 and his MA from the School of Library and Information Science in 2020. He has worked as an […]
If you are currently using the classic version of SciFinder, it is time to start using SciFinder-n. Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) will discontinue the “classic” SciFinder interface on Dec. 31, 2022. SciFinder-n, will be the only SciFinder platform moving forward. If you are already using […]
If you go browsing through our shelves you might see something you’re not expecting – a VHS case! No, we did not start bringing videotapes into our collection, you’ve just found one of our physical e-books. We’ve chosen a few of our most popular e-books to have physical representation on […]
Visit the Business Library’s service desk to see if your textbook is available for loan. You can also use InfoHawk+ (available on the Business Library Web page) to find out which materials your instructor has placed on reserve. Select “Course Reserves” from the pull-down at the right of […]
Check out this new guide on leadership, which features books, articles, and videos. If you have questions or comments, please contact the Business Library.
UI students, faculty, and staff can now read the enhanced New York Times on their laptop, mobile phone, or other device. To gain access: While on campus, register for free at http://AccessNYT.com After registration, access the Times on any device at https://www.nytimes.com Enjoy articles on world […]
Use the Industry Research Guide to find sources that offer: Industry trends Key players Industry ratios and financials Forecasts, and more Need research help? Contact a business librarian.
Use the company guide to find sources that offer: Company locations and descriptions Executives Financials Competitors Equity pricing U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filings Need research help? Contact a business librarian.
Welcome to Mary Thomas, Hardin’s newest liaison librarian! Mary joined the Hardin staff on August 15, 2022 and is a recent graduate of the Master of Library Science program at Emporia State University and did an internship at the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Boulder Labs Library. Mary was also […]
Last weekend we kicked off football season, but now let’s kick off Creative Kick-Start! Creative Kick-Start is a program created by the Engineering Library and Engineering Technology Center that gives all engineering students a shot at some funding to bring their ideas to life. This year we will […]
by Janna Lawrence, Hardin Library director As part of the construction projects currently underway at Hardin, most print books published before 2010 will be moved to the Library Annex. In August, 40,000 books were permanently moved to the Annex; these were from the beginning of the call number […]
You’ve made it through your second week of classes – congrats! Did you know that you can check out most of your course textbooks here at the Engineering Library? There’s no need to carry your textbook across campus if you need to work through a few problems during a break in the Seamans […]
by Heather Healy, Clinical Education Librarian Hardin Library has many evidence-based clinical tools for you to use in your practice or coursework. Many have an app version available. See Mobile Resources Guide for installation. DynaMed Evidence-based summary, point-of-care tool DynaMed […]
We are pleased to welcome Sarah Keen as our new university archivist in Special Collections & Archives. Sarah joined the Libraries at the start of the fall semester. She comes to Iowa from upstate New York, where she served as Colgate University Libraries’ university archivist and head of […]
Carlisle Isley, BFA, is an artist, papermaker, bookmaker and world traveler. She grew up in a multicultural world in seven different countries — a neither/nor world that cannot be stereotyped as a typically “white American childhood.” The non-traditional way she was raised allowed her to […]
After nearly three years of research and planning, A Hub, a Network, an Archive: 55 Years of International Writers in Iowa City is now open in the Main Library Gallery. The exhibition tells the story of the International Writing Program’s genesis, its role in cultural diplomacy, and Iowa City as […]
Welcome (or welcome back) to all students, faculty and staff! Over the summer we did a little bit of reorganizing. This includes a new addition to the remaining shelves on the main floor of the library. Last year these shelves were home to our bound journals collection, but now they hold our new […]
Beginning this month, construction will begin in Hardin Library that will transform the space into one that we hope will be more welcoming and more relevant to your needs. By the end of the project, which will take two years: quiet study space on the 4th floor will be expanded, 3rd floor […]
The Hardin Library will be closed every Saturday there is a home Iowa Football game. The 24-hour study will be available. Bus service is disrupted and there is almost no parking near the library during football gamedays. Kinnick Football stadium holds 69,250 people and all 2022 games are sold […]
If you are taking BIOL:1411 Foundations of Biology, you can take advantage of free study help with our Sciences Library student mentors! Drop-in Tutoring for Foundations of Biology Mondays, Tuesday, Wednesdays, and Thursday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.. Ask to meet with the student mentor at the Sciences […]
by Damien Ihrig, MA, Curator John Martin Rare Book Room MÜTTER, Thomas Dent (1811–1859). A report on the operations for fissures of the palatine vault. Printed in Philadelphia by Merrihew & Thompson, 1843. 28 pages. 23 cm tall. The Mütter Museum in Philadelphia is celebrated for its […]
Join Arborist Andy Dahl for a tree talk and tour at the Sciences Library! This program will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022. The tree talk will begin at 2 p.m. on the third floor of the Sciences Library. The walking tour of campus trees will begin at 3 p.m. at the Sciences Library.
Welcome back, Hawkeyes! The Rita Benton Music Library is excited to have students and faculty return to campus to use the scores, books, recordings, journals, and other resources available in our stacks. It can be tricky to navigate the Music Library for the first…or twentieth…time, so every […]