Due to budget constraints, Hardin Library must cancel our subscription to Essential Evidence Plus as of August 7. We would like to suggest that you try DynaMed in its place. DynaMed offers evidence-based information in bulleted format on a wide range of diseases and conditions, with links to references embedded within the description. If you areContinue reading “Try DynaMed in place of Essential Evidence Plus”
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Iowa City Book Festival
On Saturday July 18th, the Iowa City Book Festival will take place at the Main Library. A complete schedule has been posted on the Festival’s website. Simply skim your mouse over the different events to get more information. With book and food vendors, as well as movies and childrens events, the day should be fun forContinue reading “Iowa City Book Festival”
Hardin 2009 Journal Cancellations: announcement and request for feedback
Due to changes in the Hardin library’s collection development funding, we must reduce our budget by an estimated $170,000. Here is a proposed list of journals to be cancelled for 2010 by the Hardin Library. The list is in Excel and can be sorted by title, cost, index, etc. Any requests to keep a titleContinue reading “Hardin 2009 Journal Cancellations: announcement and request for feedback”
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”
Remember, Reimagine, Rebuild: flood anniversary June 15
The University of Iowa will commemorate 2008’s flood on Monday, June 15, at the Old Capitol Museum. Old Capitol Museum will be open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the event. A formal program begins at 12:15 p.m. on the museum’s west steps. The event is free and open to the public. List ofContinue reading “Remember, Reimagine, Rebuild: flood anniversary June 15”
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”
Rare Book Room Open House to Feature Early Works on Childbirth
The John Martin Rare Book Room will hold its annual open house on Thursday, May 14 from 4:30 to 7:30. The exhibit, “De Partu Hominis; Six Centuries of Obstetrics,” will feature rare books on childbirth from the 15th through the 20th centuries. The event is open to the public. The open house will allow visitorsContinue reading “Rare Book Room Open House to Feature Early Works on Childbirth”
RVAP volunteers NEEDED
Rape Victim Advocacy Program (RVAP) Advocate Training begins on June 1st to prepare area volunteers to help victim/survivors of sexual assault. Advocates provide support, information and referral over the phone, as well as respond to calls for supporting a survivor at the hospital or law enforcement. Volunteer Advocates take calls from home, and scheduling isContinue reading “RVAP volunteers NEEDED”
Opening Doors Exhibit Celebrates Achievements of African American Surgeons
The Hardin Library is hosting the traveling exhibition “Opening Doors: Contemporary African American Surgeons” through the end of next week (may 15th). The exhibit celebrates the achievements of these pioneers in medicine by highlighting four contemporary pioneer African American surgeons and educators who exemplify excellence in their fields and believe in continuing the journey ofContinue reading “Opening Doors Exhibit Celebrates Achievements of African American Surgeons”