For more information, please review the complete job announcement. Reporting to the Assistant Director for Collections and Outreach, the Clinical Education Librarian plans, promotes and provides information services that support the needs of residents and, to a lesser degree, faculty, researchers, staff and students, of the Carver College of Medicine and the affiliated hospital. •Continue reading “Clinical Education position available”

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”

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”

Jonathan Koffel, Education and Outreach Librarian, has been appointed Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Clinical and Administrative Pharmacy Division of the College of Pharmacy. This is a 3 year appointment. Jonathan will teach sessions on drug information skills and concepts within College courses (notably the Pharmacy Practice Lab sequence), serve on the College Curriculum Committee,Continue reading “Koffel appointed Adjunct Assistant Professor”

Janna Lawrence joined the Hardin Library staff as Assistant Director for Collections and Outreach in late May. Janna comes to the University of Iowa from the Briscoe Library at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, where she began her career in health sciences libraries as a library assistant and most recentlyContinue reading “Lawrence new Assistant Director of Collections and Outreach”

Kathy Skhal, Clinical Education Librarian, has been appointed Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Carver College of Medicine. This is a three-year appointment with the department of Internal Medicine. Skhal will tailor her education sessions specifically to medicine students and faculty; she will coordinate and lead small group sessions on specific related topics; she will haveContinue reading “Skhal Appointed Adjunct Assistant Professor”

Linda Walton has accepted an offer to become the next Associate University Librarian and Director of the Hardin Library for the Health Sciences effective August 31. Linda comes to the University of Iowa Libraries from the Galter Health Sciences Library at Northwestern University where she has been the Associate Director. “She has solid experience inContinue reading “New Director for Hardin Library Appointed”

Richard Eimas, longtime Curator of the John Martin Rare Book Room retired on June 30 after serving the University Libraries and the Hardin Library for over 28 years. During his tenure, Mr. Eimas worked closely with Dr. John Martin to help build the Library’s rare book collection into one of the finest in the country.Continue reading “John Martin Rare Book Room News: Richard Eimas”