In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the University of Iowa has compiled the 2009 Celebration of Human Rights. The events are being held from January 15th through February 4th and range from blood-giving to service events to social and political lectures and forums. A complete itinerary for the celebration can be found at:Continue reading “2009 Celebration of Human Rights”
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“Who Owns Knowledge?” Event
The rich array of collaborative technologies now available has underscored the critical issue of who owns knowledge–a question that brings to light intellectual and practical challenges for university faculty members concerned about teaching and learning. On Friday January 16, 2009 ITS-Instructional Services, the Center for Teaching, and the University of Iowa Libraries will host anContinue reading ““Who Owns Knowledge?” Event”
New books Added to AccessMedicine
Recently, the new book, Understanding Health Policy: A Clinical Approach, 5th Edition, was added to the AccessMedicine, which is accessible through the Hardin Library homepage. The book covers everything there is to know in the health care world, from insurance companies to personal coverage. Hurst’s Imaging Tests were also added to the AccessMedicine, which isContinue reading “New books Added to AccessMedicine”
Jonathan Koffel receives recognition from College of Pharmacy
Jonathan Koffel, education and outreach librarian, recently received special recognition from the UI College of Pharmacy for his teaching and outreach efforts. The award was based on votes and comments from Pharmacy students and was awarded at the College’s annual reception held to honor scholarship recipients and Teacher of the Year award winners. Jonathan isContinue reading “Jonathan Koffel receives recognition from College of Pharmacy”
Need to share your ideas? Looking for ideas? Slideshare has you covered!
Slideshare is a site dedicated to allowing users to post and share presentations either publicly or privately, in addition to peruse what others have added. It allows your work to be viewed by large audiences, connects you instantly to others, and can aid in helping you develop your own ideas and projects. Slideshare can beContinue reading “Need to share your ideas? Looking for ideas? Slideshare has you covered!”
2009 CURRENT Medical Diagnosis & Treatment available in AccessMedicine
The 2009 edition of CURRENT Medical Diagnosis & Treatment is available online in AccessMedicine. The online version includes CMDT Media Library with key diagnostic videos, audios, and images.
Afraid your computer might have a virus? Free anti-virus software available from UI.
UI has a site license with Symantec for Symantec Endpoint Protection and Symantec AntiVirus Corporate Edition suite. Clients are provided for Mac OS 8, 9, and OS X, and Windows 98/ME/NT4/2000/XP/Vista. Server platforms are also supported. Download anti-virus software for your personal computer at no charge at http://helpdesk.its.uiowa.edu/virus/.
New Feature for Tracking Loan History Now Available Online
Important Library Feature for Tracking Loan History Now Available Online: Can’t remember what you checked out in the last year? Returned something and didn’t write down the citation? Information on your last 100 loans or up to 1 year of data is now available online at: http://infohawk.uiowa.edu/myaccount
Stay informed! Presidential candidate’s plans on healthcare.
With election season in full swing, The New England Journal of Medicine recently posted the healthcare reform positions of both presidential candidates. Accompanying the candidates’ plans are also commentary and critiques of the proposals by individuals with differing political views. The positions were posted on The New England Journal of Medicine website beginning Sept. 24thContinue reading “Stay informed! Presidential candidate’s plans on healthcare.”
New Electronic Reference Books Added
The Sage e-Reference electronic books collection was recently purchased by the University of Iowa Libraries. The collection contains reference books in social, natural, and health sciences. Some of the newly added titles include: Encyclopedia of Applied Developmental Science Encyclopedia of Epidemology Encyclopedia of Cancer and Society Handbook of Death and Dying Encyclopedia of Disability EncyclopediaContinue reading “New Electronic Reference Books Added”