A “brown-bag” lunch discussion of the short story, “The Yellow Wall-Paper” will take place on Wednesday, December 2 from noon to 1:00 at the Main Library in Room 2032. Mary Trachsel, PhD, Associate Professor & Department Chair, U of I Rhetoric Department will lead the discussion. No reservations are necessary. The discussion is presented asContinue reading “Be Part of the Discussion of ‘The Yellow Wall-Paper’”
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Google U workshop at Main Library December 2 & 3
The University of Iowa Libraries will offer the workshop “Google U: Using Google for Academic Research” on two dates this fall. Wednesday, Dec. 2 and Thursday, Dec. 3, noon-1:30 pm. Information Arcade Classroom 1 at the Main Library This workshop is geared to the experienced Web searcher and will be especially useful for graduate students.Continue reading “Google U workshop at Main Library December 2 & 3”
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”
Hardin Library on KCJJ Today at Noon
The Hardin Library will be on KCJJ (1630 AM) at noon today during a live interview at Bennigans at the Corralville Mall for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The focus of the interview will be on MedlinePlus and the information that can be found on that website regarding breast cancer. To find information on breast cancerContinue reading “Hardin Library on KCJJ Today at Noon”
Need to learn PubMed? Free workshop Tuesday 10-11am
Do you need to use PubMed but aren’t sure how to start? Hardin Library has a free hands-on workshop to help you! Sign up for this or other workshops online.
Not Just Another Pretty Face
Not Just Another Pretty Face Hardin Library’s newest exhibit traces the history of the dubious attempts to divine personality characteristics by analyzing the size, shape, structure, and composition of the human head. It was Aristotle who coined the term, “physiognomy” to support his own writings and inclinations on the subject. Since that time the notionContinue reading “Not Just Another Pretty Face”
HawkID now required to access library resources
Are you a healthcare employee having trouble accessing library resources? You need to use your HawkID and password to access library resources as of August 4, 2009. The campus HawkID service is being restructured to meet UI Health Care security requirements, provide consistency of service, and to reduce the resources that are required to roll outContinue reading “HawkID now required to access library resources”
See Go Local at the Johnson County Fair
Chris Childs is exhibiting at the Johnson County Fair this week. Stop by to learn more about the Iowa Go Local project. Iowa Go Local provides information about health related services, organizations, and providers related to the State of Iowa.
Unattended Children at the library
The Hardin Library is not responsible for the safety of children left unattended in any part of the library. Library staff will take appropriate action upon discovering unattended children. Actions may include contacting parents and/or the Department of Public Safety.
Limited Access to Newton Road beginning Friday, June 26
Beginning Friday, June 26, 2009 Newton Road from Riverside Drive to Westlawn will be restricted to one lane. This restriction is in effect to widen the road around the curve. The restriction will be in place until at least August 16, 2009. Delays will occur. You are encouraged to access the Newton Road parking rampContinue reading “Limited Access to Newton Road beginning Friday, June 26”