Although born in Ireland, Valentine Greatrakes was English, his ancestors having settled there in the late sixteenth century. In 1641, the family was forced to flee England during an Irish revolt. He was privately educated in theology and the humanities in Devon where the family lived. When he was nineteen, Greatrakes returned to Ireland, determinedContinue reading “Notes from the Rare Book Room: Healing by laying on of hands, 1628-1683”
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NIH now requires shorter grant applications
NIH changed their application forms and instructions with shorter page limits. This also applies to resubmissions. More information is available online.
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”
Congratulations to our graduating student employees
Barbara Harvey, Reference student assistant received her M.A. in Library and Information Sciences. Barbara currently teaches Biology at Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids and will eventually pursue a position as an academic librarian. Ashley Croghan received a B.S. in Integrative Physiology with a minor in Spanish. Ahsley will be working with Campus Crusade forContinue reading “Congratulations to our graduating student employees”
New PubMed Interface Back
PubMed‘s new interface is back, after a few technical issues Monday and Tuesday. The new look is streamlined, but all of the previous functionality is there — just click Advanced Search. The University of Washington has developed a great tipsheet comparing the old and new interfaces, and NLM has updated the help files found inContinue reading “New PubMed Interface Back”
Faculty Proxy for Interlibrary Loan
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”
Angel of Harlem – Brown Bag Book Discussion Friday, November 9 @Hardin
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”
Natural Standard Database Available
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”