Happy 50th Anniversary, Earth Day!! Climate Action is the theme for Earth Day 2020! Most of us know about Earth Day/Earth Month, and many are concerned about the impact society has on our planet Earth. The Earth Day Network wants to”build the world’s largest environmental movement.” Their webpage says: Earth Day Network’s missionContinue reading “50th Anniversary of Earth Day!”
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Color Your World!
Looking for a relaxing, creative activity while social distancing? Does anyone in your household like to color? We have some of the best coloring pages around – and they are all FREE!!! If you go to InfoHawk+ – the University of Iowa Libraries search engine – and search for coloring books, you’ll find you getContinue reading “Color Your World!”
Looking for Some Online Music & Video Entertainment?
Need a break from all the usual streaming channels? We have access to online music and videos you can explore and enjoy! Interested in music and the performing arts? Head over to this Alexander Street website for free access to links for all sorts of music and performing arts! This website has videos ofContinue reading “Looking for Some Online Music & Video Entertainment?”
Engineering Library Closed to the Public
You have probably heard by now that all University of Iowa Libraries–including the engineering library – closed at 5 pm on Tuesday, March 17 and will be closed through at least April 3. We may not be physically in the library but we are working to provide you with the resources you need. We willContinue reading “Engineering Library Closed to the Public”
Check Our E-Resources While You Are Away!
Guest Blogger: Qianjin (Marina) Zhang You may be far from the UI campus during the foreseeable future, but we here at the Engineering Library continue to support your study through thousands of online resources! Here are highlights some of our e-resources that you might want to check out! If you need references and handbooks forContinue reading “Check Our E-Resources While You Are Away!”
National Worship of Tools Day!!
Did you know there is a Worship of Tools Day?! There is! And have we got the tools to help you celebrate! Can you imagine a life without tools? We can’t, either! And, you don’t have to! We have a Tool Library with 250+ tools – and we are always adding more!! We haveContinue reading “National Worship of Tools Day!!”
SPRING BREAK!!
Spring Break Is Just Around the Corner!! We will have shortened hours during spring break. Our hours will be: Sunday, March 15: CLOSED Monday, March 16: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Tuesday, March 17:8:30 am to 5:00 pm Wednesday, March 18: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Thursday, March 19: 8:30 am to 5:00Continue reading “SPRING BREAK!!”
We’re Celebrating Pi Day!
3.141 592 653 589 793 238 462 643 383 279 502 884 197 169 399 375 105 820 974 944 592 307 816 406 286…. We’re celebrating PI DAY on March 12th! 1:00 to 3:00 PM Seamans Center Student Commons FREE APPLE PIE BITES! (while supplies last!) Pi Day is actually celebrated on MarchContinue reading “We’re Celebrating Pi Day!”
Poster Creation! Learn & Create Workshop!
Poster Creation! Tuesday, March 10th; 5:00 PM Engineering Library Creative Space The Research Open House is coming up on April 2nd! Do you want your poster to stand out? Do you want it to clearly explain your research? Your poster can engage the audience and invite dialogue! The workshop will help you to think aboutContinue reading “Poster Creation! Learn & Create Workshop!”
Creating Citations! Learn & Create Workshop
Creating Citations Quickly & Easily with Endnote Tuesday, March 3rd; 5:00 PM Engineering Library Creative Space Please bring your laptop. You need to write a research paper. You aren’t looking forward to it. You really want a way to make your research and writing more efficient – AND easily create a correctly formattedContinue reading “Creating Citations! Learn & Create Workshop”