On August 1st, faculty members will be able to authorize a designated person (proxy) to request and pick-up materials in their name for Interlibrary Loan materials. Proxies are able to submit requests online as well as in person. An online request form is available at http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/hardin/illa.html. Look for the “Interlibrary Loan and Document Delivery RequestContinue reading “Faculty Proxy for Interlibrary Loan”

VisualDx will be upgraded on July 23. The new version 6.0 will no longer require Java and thus will work on any system, including Macs and iPhones. The software’s simple design allows the user to generate a differential diagnosis through the module main menu or search for a specific diagnosis using the search box. IntuitiveContinue reading “Improved VisualDx Interface”

While the immediate shock of the flooding in Iowa City and surrounding communities is over, affected individuals and organizations are now in the midst of long-term recovery efforts. The University is committed to assisting in this process and to providing all members of the University community with up-to-date information as we move forward together. TheContinue reading “UI Flood Recovery Information Web site launched”

Library staff are currently moving the bound journals dated 1980-present that are accessible electronically into storage. The remaining journals on the third floor are being condensed into a smaller stack area. Please go to the Information/Reference desk on the third floor if you need assistance finding materials. Current plans for the third floor space whereContinue reading “Rearranging bound journals at Hardin”

For years, the library system has provided faculty, students, and staff access to Health and Psychosocial Instruments, Mental Measurements Yearbook, PsycINFO, and ERIC through OVID Technologies. The recent invoice from OVID Technologies showed steep price increases. Given our desire to provide our users with the most access to a variety of research and teaching resourcesContinue reading “Changing access sites for psychology databases”

The public is invited to a University of Iowa History of Medicine talk on “The Transformation of Hypochondriasis: 1680 to 1880” at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 22, in Room 401 of the UI Hardin Library for the Health Sciences. The speaker will be Russell Noyes, Emeritus Professor of Psychiatry, Carver College of Medicine, University ofContinue reading “Dr. Russell Noyes to speak on the history of hypochondria”

Angel of Harlem – Brown Bag Book Discussion As part of the Changing the Face of Medicine exhibition, Hardin Library will host two brown bag book discussions. The first will be Friday, November 9th at 12 p.m. in 401 Hardin Library Conference Room.  Angel of Harlem by Kuwana Haulsey won the 2005 Blackboard Medal ofContinue reading “Angel of Harlem – Brown Bag Book Discussion Friday, November 9 @Hardin”

Based on feedback from this summer’s trial, Natural Standard is now available. Natural Standard provides evidence-based information about complementary and alternative therapies. It contains three sub-databases: Herbs & supplements, condition center, and alternative modalities. Information is presented in the form of mongraphs designed to facilitate clinical decision making. All monographs undergo blinded editorial and peerContinue reading “Natural Standard Database Available”