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Carver College of Medicine Names New Dean
The University of Iowa announced Thursday that Debra Schwinn will become the next dean of the Carver College of Medicine (CCOM). Read more in this article from the Daily Iowan and online from the CCOM News.
International Open Access Week, October 24-30
It’s International Open Access Week (Oct 24-30), and we wanted to recognize University of Iowa faculty’s efforts in supporting open access. Who among your collegues supports open access? Check this year’s list of OA Authors, then thank them for publishing in an open access journal. In addition to publishing in open access journals, faculty canContinue reading “International Open Access Week, October 24-30”
Job Posting Clinical Education Librarian
THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA LIBRARIES IOWA CITY, IOWA 2 Position Vacancies Hardin Library for the Health Sciences CLINICAL EDUCATION LIBRARIAN Position Description: Reporting to the Hardin Library’s Coordinator, Education and Research, the Clinical Education Librarian plans, promotes and provides instruction and information services that support the needs of faculty, researchers, staff and students of theContinue reading “Job Posting Clinical Education Librarian”
National Medical Librarian’s Month Fact #4
During the fall and spring semesters, Hardin staff answer on average over 170 questions per week from our patrons. Questions include literature searches for faculty members working on a systematic review to a nursing or pharmacy student doing an assignment to can you please help me get the ap for Dynamed on my iPhone. We’reContinue reading “National Medical Librarian’s Month Fact #4”
National Medical Librarian’s Month Fact #3
Looking for somewhere to study? Hardin library has over 640 available locations! We have a variety of study carrels, a mix of tables and chair, computer stations and even some comfortable seating. If you are looking for a really quiet place to study we recommend the fourth floor or the West Commons on the secondContinue reading “National Medical Librarian’s Month Fact #3”
Orange for Open Access
The University of Iowa Libraries joins thousands of other academic research libraries worldwide in celebration of Open Access Week, which is now in its fourth year. To draw attention to this important issue facing faculty, students and librarians, we’re turning our website orange in recognition of Open Access. We see this as an opportunity forContinue reading “Orange for Open Access”
National Medical Librarian’s Month Fact #2
Since July 1, 2010, Hardin librarians and staff have taught over 80 sessions on library resources. We have done orientation sessions for students, faculty and residents. We go into the classrooms and teach library resources to students at the Colleges of Public Health, Pharmacy, Nursing, Dentistry and the Carver College of Medicine. And of course we teachContinue reading “National Medical Librarian’s Month Fact #2”
National Medical Librarian’s Month Fact #1
Did you know Hardin Library is open on average 115 hours per week during the fall and spring semesters? We are here to help you Monday-Thursday from 7:30am-Midnight, Friday 7:30am-8pm, Saturday 10am-6pm and Sunday Noon-Midnight. You can stop in, call us or instant message us for assistance. http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/hardin/contact.html
Help us Celebrate!
Help us celebrate! October is National Medical Librarian’s Month. Watch our blog every Friday this month for interesting facts about Hardin, our services and our people. Stop in on October 29th to conclude National Medical Librarian’s Month with a sweet treat from us. Hardin Library was built in the early 1970’s and designed byContinue reading “Help us Celebrate!”