Three student employees of the Hardin Library for the Health Sciences are graduating this semester. Tessa Whalen, B.A. Spanish Tessa will begin attending the nursing program at Kirkwood Community College next month. She plans to then obtain an advanced nursing degree and work as a nurse practitioner. Abbie Leppert, B.S.N. Nursing Abbie is returning toContinue reading “Congratulations to our graduating student employees!”
Category Archives: Hardin Library Staff
Welcome to Kerry and Shane!
Hardin Library has recently welcomed two new staff members. Kerry Minner joined Hardin’s staff when the Physics Library closed. Kerry has worked as a library assistant at the University Libraries since 1983, and even worked at Hardin before, from 1987 to 1993. Kerry will be working on projects in both collections and technology at Hardin. Continue reading “Welcome to Kerry and Shane!”
Meet our new Clinical Education Librarian
Welcome to our newest team member! Amy Blevins is our new Clinical Education Librarian. Her job duties will include being the liaison to the Carver College of Medicine and various UIHC departments including Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Surgery and others. Amy most recently held the position of Education Librarian at Laupus Library, East Carolina UniversityContinue reading “Meet our new Clinical Education Librarian”
Notes from the Rare Book Room
Since 1971 EDWIN HOLTUM has worked for the Hardin Library for the Health Sciences, the University of Iowa Libraries and as Curator of the John Martin Rare Book Room. He retires June 30, 2010. Ed Holtum’s retirement party is 3:00-4:30 Wednesday, June 30, 2010 in the 1st floor Staff Lounge of the Main Library. YouContinue reading “Notes from the Rare Book Room”
Hardin Library Welcomes Donna Hirst
The Hardin Library for the Health Sciences extends a hearty welcome to Donna Hirst, its newest staff member. Donna is a University of Iowa librarian of longstanding, having worked in the Main Library and Law Library in the area of automation for over 25 years. In fact, Donna spearheaded the University Libraries first automation effortsContinue reading “Hardin Library Welcomes Donna Hirst”
Martinez wins Student Fan of the Year
Russell Martinez won the first Student Fan of the Year award at Hawkapalooza on September 3, 2009. Martinez in a Junior majoring in Informatics and works in information technology support at the Hardin Library.
Clinical Education Librarian Position Available
For more information, please review the complete job announcement. Reporting to the Hardin Library’s Coordinator, Education and Research, the Clinical Education Librarian plans, promotes and provides information services that support the needs of faculty, researchers, staff and students of the university’s five health sciences colleges and affiliated hospitals and clinics. The incumbent: serves as theContinue reading “Clinical Education Librarian Position Available”
Memorial Service for Kathy Skhal
Kathy Skhal, Clinical Education Librarian at Hardin Library, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, June 16. A memorial service will be held this Saturday, June 20, at 10:00 a.m. in the Sahai Auditorium (Room 1103) in MERF (Medical Education & Research Facility) at 375 Newton Road on the University of Iowa Health Sciences Campus. [map] AllContinue reading “Memorial Service for Kathy Skhal”
Meet our new Coordinator – Kelly Thormodson
Kelly Thormodson is Hardin Library’s newest staff member! Originally from Fergus Falls, MN, she completed her undergrad studies at North Dakota State University, and then went on to receive her Masters in Library and Information Science from the University of Iowa. Although she is not new to Iowa City and the University of Iowa, she spentContinue reading “Meet our new Coordinator – Kelly Thormodson”
Hardin Student-Workers 2009 Graduates
Of Hardin Library’s student employees, five will be graduating this year! Alexa Groff is graduating with a BA in English. She will be attending graduate school at the University of Iowa in Education. Adnan Fazal is receiving an MHA is Health Administration. He has already moved to Marshalltown where he is the manager of anContinue reading “Hardin Student-Workers 2009 Graduates”