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”
Category Archives: Hardin Library Staff
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.
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”
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”
Koffel appointed Adjunct Assistant Professor
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”
Lawrence new Assistant Director of Collections and Outreach
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”
Skhal Appointed Adjunct Assistant Professor
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”