This class will teach participants how to use tools such as Ulrich’s, Journal Citation Reports, Web of Sciences, and Scopus to determine the impact that journals, articles, and authors have had on a particular field. Topics such as impact factors, Eigenfactors, and H-indices will also be discussed. Our next session is: Tuesday, November 19 fromContinue reading “Open Workshop: How to Determine Your Scholarly Impact”
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Visit therapy dogs @Hardin Library Friday 5:30pm-8pm
Visit 3 therapy dogs Friday, December 13. The dogs will be at Hardin Library, Room 401 from 5:30pm-8pm. If you are coming from the East Campus, take the Pentacrest Bus to the VA Loop or Newton Road Ramp to get to the Hardin Library.
Create a quick bibliography with our RefWorks workshop
Want some help writing your next paper? Stop by Hardin’s class on RefWorks and learn more about this web-based bibliographic management tool. In this class, you’ll learn how to import citations from PubMed, enter references, create a quick bibliography, and use Write-n-Cite to add end and footnotes. Sign up to learn more about Refworks andContinue reading “Create a quick bibliography with our RefWorks workshop”
Veterans Day, Monday November 11 – Library is Open
Veterans Day, Monday November 11, is a U.S. holiday. The University of Iowa Libraries will be open regular hours on Veterans Day. For information on services available to UI student veterans see http://diversity.uiowa.edu/cde/veterans. For information on the history of Veterans Day see http://www1.va.gov/opa/vetsday/vetdayhistory.asp
Check out our new open workshop and get help building and evaluating resources
This workshop provides an introduction to standards and specifications. Learn how to access a wide variety of standards including ASTM, ISO, ADA, NFPA (Fluid), and the US Code of Federal Regulations. Featuring a new database, TechStreet, and more. This session will be led by Kari Kozak, the head of the Lichtenberger Engineering Library. Our nextContinue reading “Check out our new open workshop and get help building and evaluating resources”
New Open Workshop: NIH Public Access, Open Access, Authors’ Rights, and Other Trends in Publishing
The NIH Public Access Policy, which ensures that all articles arising from NIH-sponsored research are freely available within a year after publication, is the tip of the iceberg when it comes to changes in scholarly publishing. Participants will learn more about these trends and discuss experiences with publishing. Our next session is: Thursday, November 7,Continue reading “New Open Workshop: NIH Public Access, Open Access, Authors’ Rights, and Other Trends in Publishing”
Kudos to UI Libraries & Hardin Library’s Responsive Websites
Linda Roth (of Library Information Technology), Shane Wallace and Eric Rumsey (both from Hardin Library) had an article published in Journal of the Medical Library Association recently: Responsive web design for an academic health sciences library website Much of the credit for the article is due to the pioneering work in responsive design that Linda has beenContinue reading “Kudos to UI Libraries & Hardin Library’s Responsive Websites”
Bring your lunch to Hardin for a discussion on mobile devices and apps
Want to share your favorite apps with the world? Wonder what apps are out there for your work and your personal life? Bring your lunch and mobile device and join us for a lively discussion at Hardin. This brownbag lunch is not intended to provide technical supports for mobile devices. It is about sharing withContinue reading “Bring your lunch to Hardin for a discussion on mobile devices and apps”
Learn to search for patent information with our upcoming open workshop @Hardin Library
The purpose of this hands-on class is to introduce several resources found on the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office website that may be used to locate information on patents, trademarks, and patent applications. Google’s patent-searching feature will also be highlighted as a source for finding information on patents. Our next session takes place: Monday, NovemberContinue reading “Learn to search for patent information with our upcoming open workshop @Hardin Library”
Learn the Basics of EndNote with our Open Workshop
EndNote is a reference management tool that helps you to easily gather together your references in one place, organize them, and then insert them into papers and format them in a style of your choosing. This session will walk you through the basics of using EndNote to collect and format your citations. The class willContinue reading “Learn the Basics of EndNote with our Open Workshop”