September 17th marks the 223rd anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution. May we recommend pausing for a good cup of coffee to contemplate the significance of that document? Java House (Washington St.), T-Spoons, Capanna, and Fair Grounds coffee shops will shine a light on individual rights established by the Constitution for the weekContinue reading “Constitution Day Treats, Sept. 13-17”

August 26, 1920 marks the 90th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution granting women the right to vote.  But the campaign for women’s suffrage began long before that and the story of Iowa women reflects the stories of women across the country. As we celebrate 90 years of equalContinue reading “90 Years of Votes for Women, Aug. 26”

The 2010 Iowa City Book Festival (ICBF), presented by the University of Iowa Libraries, has announced its schedule for the three-day celebration of reading, writing and books July 16-18. The Festival offers activities for the entire family: best-selling authors, hands-on book arts, kids’ activities, music and festival food. For its second year, the ICBF hasContinue reading “Iowa City Book Festival Announces Line-up”

These books from the Business Library’s general collection have been loaned and recently returned. Books appear in order by call number. Readers can use the list to see which subjects are popular or used for research. Click on a title for more information. Updated May 18, 2010 Title Author Call Number Psychometric theory Nunnally, JumContinue reading “Books Recently Returned 5/18/2010”

Faculty may now renew books due June 7, 2010.  Books can be returned to or renewed at any library on campus (except Law).  Borrowers must bring books in person; the material may not be renewed by telephone, by e-mail, or from a list. You can see a list of books checked out to you on-lineContinue reading “Faculty Book Renewals”

These books from the Business Library’s general collection have been loaned and recently returned. Books appear in order by call number. Readers can use the list to see which subjects are popular or used for research. Click on a title for more information. Updated April 20, 2010 Title Author Call Number The fortune at theContinue reading “Books Recently Returned 4/20/2010”

These books from the Business Library’s general collection have been loaned and recently returned. Books appear in order by call number. Readers can use the list to see which subjects are popular or used for research. Click on a title for more information. Updated April 6, 2010 The fortune at the bottom of the pyramidContinue reading “Books Recently Returned 4/6/2010”

A new exhibit at the University Libraries Main Library, “50 Years of Laser Innovation,” explores the beginnings of the laser, it’s many uses today and takes a peek at the future of the laser. The exhibit opens with a laser demostration by Dale Stille and graduate students in Physics and Astronomy department in the NorthContinue reading “50 Years of Laser Innovation Exhibit”

These books from the Business Library’s general collection have been loaned and recently returned. Books appear in order by call number. Readers can use the list to see which subjects are popular or used for research. Click on a title for more information. Updated March 9, 2010 Title Author Call Number Standard & Poor’s analysts’Continue reading “Books Recently Returned 3/9/2010”

These books from the Business Library’s general collection have been loaned and recently returned. Books appear in order by call number. Readers can use the list to see which subjects are popular or used for research. Click on a title for more information. Updated February 15, 2010   Title Author Call Number Introduction to meta-analysisContinue reading “Books Recently Returned 2/15/2010”