Today, Monday, April 26 is the deadline to register for the History of Medicine Banquet and talk. Jack El-Hai will speak on “Walter Freeman and the Rise and Fall of Lobotomy.” Reception at 6:00 PM; Dinner at 7:00 PM Cost $25 Talk at 8:00 PM Request reservations from Donna Sabin, 319-335-6706 donna-sabine@uiowa.edu
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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”
Open House in the John Martin Rare Book Room
The University of Iowa History of Medicine Society and the University Libraries invite you to an Open House in the John Martin Rare Book Room “The Essentials: A hands-on look at key works in the history of medicine from seven centuries” Thursday, March 25th 4:30 to 7:30 John Martin Rare Book Room, 4th floor, HardinContinue reading “Open House in the John Martin Rare Book Room”
Notes from the John Martin Rare Book Room; James Medicinal Dictionary
ROBERT JAMES (1705-1776). A medicinal dictionary. 3 vols. London: T. Osborne, 1743-1745. James studied at Oxford and was granted his M.D. from Cambridge by royal mandate in 1728. He settled in London after practicing at Sheffield, Lichfield, and Birmingham. A successful physician, he became quite wealthy and famous when his “fever powder” became the most popular nostrumContinue reading “Notes from the John Martin Rare Book Room; James Medicinal Dictionary”
Presentation on Disability and American Immigration Policy
The University of Iowa History of Medicine Society invites you to hear Douglas Baynton, PhD, Associate Professor of History, University of Iowa speak on Defectives in the Land: Disability and American Immigration Policy, 1882-1924 on Tuesday, February 23rd, 5:30 to 6:30, room 2032 Main Library. Professor Baynton notes: The chief goal of early immigration law inContinue reading “Presentation on Disability and American Immigration Policy”
Nominate a librarian for Arthur Benton Excellence in Reference Services award
The University Libraries is seeking nominations for the Arthur Benton Excellence in Reference Services Professional Development Award. The award is given biennially to a University Libraries* professional staff member who has demonstrated outstanding commitment in providing reference services for the University community. The $1,000 award, made possible by a generous endowment from Dr. Arthur Benton,Continue reading “Nominate a librarian for Arthur Benton Excellence in Reference Services award”
Presentation on the History of Malaria and DDT
The University of Iowa History of Medicine Society invites you to hear Patrick T. O’Shaughnessy, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, University of Iowa, speak on “Malaria and DDT: the History of a Controversial Association” on Tuesday, January 19th, 5:30 to 6:30, room 2032 Main Library. Dr. O’Shaughnessy observes: “Although it helped prevent millionsContinue reading “Presentation on the History of Malaria and DDT”
Books and Journals moved to Remote Storage
If you have tried unsuccessfully to find a book or journal volume in the library stacks, it is possible that it may have been sent to the Library Annex. InfoHawk records are being updated to indicate which books are in that facility and a retrieval service will enable you to have them brought back toContinue reading “Books and Journals moved to Remote Storage”
Construction in Library information Week Beginning January 3
The Hardin Library is getting new, energy efficient windows. Windows are being replaced on the 1st, 3rd and 4th floors. Drilling noise and uncomfortable temperatures are possible throughout the library. Technicians are also working throughout the library on a wiring project. Earplugs are available at the 3rd floor desk–ask for a pair if you need them. Continue reading “Construction in Library information Week Beginning January 3”
Notes From the Rare Book Room –A Private Pestilence
Puerperal fever, often called childbed fever, ravaged obstetrics patients in the U.S., Britain, and Europe throughout the 18th and 19th centuries. Its symptoms included severe abdominal pain, fever, and debility and carried a mortality rate as high as seventy percent during some epidemics. Even though the greatest incidences occurred in close-quartered “lying-in hospitals,” (state-supported maternityContinue reading “Notes From the Rare Book Room –A Private Pestilence”