University Libraries

Due to construction in the courtyard, the Sciences Library will be closed May 19–Aug. 3.* During this time, library staff will be available online and in their offices in the Van Allen, MacLean, and Chemistry buildings. They will have access to the Sciences Library to collect materials for […]

Hardin Library for the Health Sciences staff want you to succeed with finals, so we have some ways to make spending time at the library easier. Later Hours The library will be open until 9 p.m. on Friday, May 9, and Saturday, May 10. The 24-hour study is available to UI affiliates when the library […]

The following is written by Libraries student employee Brianna Bowers. The few short months from the fall of 1792 to January 1793, in which heated debate and a final vote decided that Louis XVI would be guillotined, held centuries of progress. Our world would not be recognizable without the French […]

Today is 5/5/25, making it Square Root Day because 5 x 5 = 25. The last Square Root Day was 4/4/16 and our next one will be 6/6/36. Here are some fun square root facts that you can share today:  A whole number with a square root that is also a whole number is calledContinue reading "Happy Square […]

The University of Iowa Libraries are pleased to announce an open access agreement with IWA Publishing, an internationally recognized publisher of peer-reviewed research on water, wastewater. and related environmental fields, and subsidiary of the International Water Association. The agreement […]

“From the Classroom” is a series that features some of the great work and research from students who visit Special Collections and Archives at the University of Iowa Libraries. Below is a blog by Casie Minot from Dr. Jennifer Burek Pierce’s class “Reading Culture History & Research in […]

UK scholar Katharina Rietzler found more than she'd planned on at UI Libraries. The Linda and Richard Kerber Travel Fund made a second research trip possible.

The following is written by Museum Studies Intern Joy Curry If medieval scribes knew one thing, it was the importance of fancy letters. Surviving manuscripts are decorated with gold, filigree, intricate paintings, and more methods to make the words as beautiful as possible. One type of decoration […]

We are pleased to announce the launch of Our Rightful Place in collaboration with the University of Iowa Libraries Iowa Women’s Archives. This digital collection of oral history interviews, data visualizations, archival stories, and more celebrates the history of women in Iowa politics. This […]

The University of Iowa Libraries honored two staff members with new awards in spring 2025. The recipients were selected by a committee, which reviewed nominations submitted by Libraries colleagues, and recognized during an awards reception. Kevin StoreyDistinguished Service Award As a collections […]

Elizabeth Riordan has been named the 2024 recipient of the Arthur Benton University Librarian’s Award for Excellence in recognition of her commitment to student and faculty success, elevating the visibility of distinctive collections, and helping people of all ages connect with the University of […]

Inside the University of Iowa Libraries is your look behind-the-scenes to meet the people and discover the stories making our organization unique and valuable. From cutting-edge databases to rare books, join us to explore a world of research, preservation, and discovery that fosters student success […]

The University of Iowa Libraries offers students from the School of Library and Information Science (SLIS) a unique opportunity to develop their skills and passion through student employment and practicums. Eleanor Ball is one of these students and she stands out through her many positive […]

We are saddened by the news of Pamela Spitzmueller passing on March 13, 2025. Pam was the University of Iowa Libraries’ second conservator, serving from 1989–1999. After leaving Iowa, Pam was the chief conservator for Special Collections in the Harvard University and College Libraries where she […]

This year’s Engineering Open was our biggest yet. There were 14 fairways, 83 people on participating build teams, and over 200 attendees!  2025 Winners  Grand Prize: Chemical and Biochemical Engineering Faculty/Graduate Students  2nd Place: Chemical and Biochemical Engineering Undergraduates […]

Inside the University of Iowa Libraries is your look behind-the-scenes to meet the people and discover the stories making our organization unique and valuable. From cutting-edge databases to rare books, join us to explore a world of research, preservation, and discovery that fosters student success […]

Are you concerned about lowering students’ textbook costs? Do you wish you could develop your own course resources to enhance your teaching? If so, you might consider applying for the OpenHawks grant program at the University of Iowa.  Over the last several years, OpenHawks has funded over […]

To celebrate the International Love Data Week (Feb.10–14, 2025), Marina Zhang, engineering and information librarian at the University of Iowa Lichtenberger Engineering Library, spoke to Andres Martinez about his experience in data sharing and reuse; what suggestions he has for those who may own, […]

When the University of Iowa Libraries was established in 1855, its collection consisted of 50 books shelved in a room no larger than a broom closet. Over the past 170 years, the Libraries has developed into its current incarnation: a world-class system with seven campus libraries; a […]

Monday, Feb. 10, marks the start of International Love Data Week 2025! Love Data Week (Feb. 10–14) is a celebration of data, including data science and data management, held around Valentine’s Day every year. This year’s theme “Whose Data Is It, Anyway?” asks us to examine who owns data […]