SCI-FI FLIX! FACTS OR FICTION? Come Join Us And Discover the Truth! You are watching the latest Sci-Fi movie and something happens and you know that it is impossible. And you really want to talk about how impossible it is – right? Well, now you can! Join us for Sci-Fi Flix in November!! Sci-FiContinue reading “Sci-Fi Flix: Fact or Fiction?”
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It’s Open Access Week!
It’s Open Access Week! So, what exactly does that mean? Open Access (OA) refers to the free, online availability of research articles. That helps researchers so they don’t hit a paywall – suddenly get to a point in their research when they are required to pay in order to access the material. There areContinue reading “It’s Open Access Week!”
It’s Leaf-Peeping Season!
It’s fall! Don’t miss the trees turning those gorgeous colors! The days are shorter and cooler and the trees are changing colors. Beautiful deep reds, oranges, and vibrant yellows…. So, how does that happen, and why in the fall? Trees that change color are called deciduous (which means it sheds leaves annually) or broad-leaf trees,Continue reading “It’s Leaf-Peeping Season!”
Girls In Aviation Day 2020!
This Saturday, September 26th is Girls In Aviation Day! “Flying is so much more than just a quick way to traverse space. It’s freedom and color and form and style. I am at home in the air.” Amelia Earhart, Feb. 7, 1934, Christian Science Monitor. This is the 6th year of the Girls inContinue reading “Girls In Aviation Day 2020!”
Lost Item Email
Have you received an email indicating you are being billed for a lost item? Don’t panic! The Library system has had the email notification system turned off until a few days ago. Because the library has been closed to the public for so long a backlog of returned items were waiting to be processed. OnceContinue reading “Lost Item Email”
Build Your Own Robot Workshop Postponed
Building Your Own: Object Avoiding Robot Rescheduled for Thursday, October 22nd at 3:30 PM We apologize for any inconvenience, but the Build Your Own Object Avoiding Robot workshop has been rescheduled for Thursday, October 22nd at 3:30 PM. During this workshop, you will learn to incorporate an Arduino with a range finder senor,Continue reading “Build Your Own Robot Workshop Postponed”
Rain, Rain, Go Away?
Rain, Rain, Go Away? or Rain, Rain, Go Away? How about you come and stay? Okay, we don’t really want the rain to come and stay, and stay, and stay . . . But wouldn’t it be nice to have access to that rainwater when the rain does go away? And the sun comes outContinue reading “Rain, Rain, Go Away?”
Research Scholar Workshop!
We are excited to be offering a new group of workshops this fall! Our first workshop will be presented on Wednesday, Sept, 9th! This one-hour workshops will be held on the 9th, at 3:30 pm on Zoom. Anyone is welcome to join these workshops from graduate students, Iowa Honors Program, researchers,Continue reading “Research Scholar Workshop!”
Overdue Interlibrary Loan?
Have you gotten an overdue notice from InterLibrary Loan? There has been a glitch in the system! If you are unsure, log into your account to check. Feel free to email us (lib-engineering@uiowa.edu) with questions!!
Welcome to Fall 2020!
Whether your classes will be held in-person, virtually, or a combination of both – WE’RE HERE FOR YOU!! We have more online resources than you might realize – our website has tabs where you can access library guides, databases, information about patents & standards, and course reserves! Our library guides have information about each areaContinue reading “Welcome to Fall 2020!”