The University of Iowa Libraries is pleased to announce that the Iowa City Flood Digital Collection is now available for viewing online. The collection uses mixed multimedia, including photographs and audio interviews, to document the flood that many on campus are still feeling the effect of today, over six months later. The collection can beContinue reading “Iowa City Flood Digital Collection Now Online”
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Luv 2 txt? Send us questions.
The Hardin Library for the Health Sciences is now able to answer text messages via Meebo. Text hardinlhs:your question to 265010. This service is supported by most cell phone providers, but not iWireless.
Wiley Encyclopedia of Clinical Trials – new e-book
The Wiley Encyclopedia of Clinical Trials is now available online. The encylopedia is a compendia of basic concepts, methodologies, and applications in clinical trials. Topics include: overview & basic statistical concepts concepts of design and analysis of clinical trials methodologies and issues for clinical data analysis
MedlinePlus® Debuts Health Information in Multiple Languages
On May 7, 2008, MedlinePlus debuted its new multilingual feature, the first of its kind. MedlinePlus is a service of the National Library of Medicine, and a website dedicated to providing its online visitors with the latest in health information and links to other helpful sites. Seeing a need for medical help online in languagesContinue reading “MedlinePlus® Debuts Health Information in Multiple Languages”
Women in Science Book Discussion Group
Women in Science Book Discussion Group this summer at WRAC This group will focus on women in science, their successes and failures, and the types of experiences they have faced in a male-dominated field. Participants will read and discuss 3 biographies of noted female scientists and 1 book focused on the issues women face inContinue reading “Women in Science Book Discussion Group”
Meet Gordana Lenert, our new Biomolecular Sciences Specialist
Not only is Gordana Lenert new to the Hardin Library staff, her position is also new to our team. The new position liaison for the Biomolecular Sciences, something that her past experience should definitely serve her well in. Although she has never worked at a library before, she is not new to working at universities.Continue reading “Meet Gordana Lenert, our new Biomolecular Sciences Specialist”
Meet Our New Education and Outreach Librarian- Chris Childs
Chris Childs joined the Hardin Library Staff as Education and Outreach Librarian for Consumer and Public Health in late February. Chris comes to the University of Iowa from the Texas Tech Health Sciences Center at Odessa, where he began his career in health sciences libraries as an assistant director. While working in Texas, Chris hadContinue reading “Meet Our New Education and Outreach Librarian- Chris Childs”
Angel of Harlem – Brown Bag Book Discussion Friday, November 9 @Hardin
Angel of Harlem – Brown Bag Book Discussion As part of the Changing the Face of Medicine exhibition, Hardin Library will host two brown bag book discussions. The first will be Friday, November 9th at 12 p.m. in 401 Hardin Library Conference Room. Angel of Harlem by Kuwana Haulsey won the 2005 Blackboard Medal ofContinue reading “Angel of Harlem – Brown Bag Book Discussion Friday, November 9 @Hardin”
Lactation room available at Hardin
The Hardin Library now has a private lactation room available any time the library is open. Room 430 contains an electronic pump and some reading materials provided by Family Services. The room has an outdoor view, is near the restroom, and has wireless internet access. If you would like to use the room for lactationContinue reading “Lactation room available at Hardin”
Women in Medicine Opening & Program Thursday, October 18
Thursday, October 18, 2007, 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Begins at Sahai Auditorium room 110A, Medical Education & Research Facility (map), then moves to Hardin Library for the Health Sciences. Join us as we celebrate the opening of the traveling exhibit from the National Library of Medicine, Changing the Face of Medicine. U.S. Food and DrugContinue reading “Women in Medicine Opening & Program Thursday, October 18”