- Davis receives book honor from Rhetoric Society of Americaby University of Iowa Libraries on June 5, 2025 at 4:24 pm
Jade E. Davis, associate university librarian for Teaching, Learning, and Research at the University of Iowa, was selected as the recipient of the Rhetoric Society of America’s 2025 Book Award. In The Other Side of Empathy (Duke […]
- How Springer Nature’s open access agreement benefits youby Sara Scheib on June 4, 2025 at 7:50 pm
The University of Iowa Libraries’ new open access agreement with Springer Nature offers university-affiliated corresponding authors unlimited open access publishing in Springer’s hybrid journals portfolio without payment of article […]
- Big Ten Academic Alliance and Springer Nature announce first-ever unlimited Open Access Publishing Agreement in the Americas by University of Iowa Libraries on May 29, 2025 at 3:31 pm
“No fees, no caps, no limits, no hassle.” Faculty across the Big Ten Academic Alliance gain unprecedented access and publishing freedom in Springer hybrid journals. The Big Ten Academic Alliance has signed a two-year Open Publishing […]
- Update creates better access to some UI Libraries e-resources by Anne Bassett on May 23, 2025 at 3:14 pm
Accessing some e-resources from the University of Iowa Libraries is becoming easier thanks to a new user interface. The resources involved are provided by EBSCO, which offers access to more than 100 Libraries research databases spanning […]
- Announcing 12 new UI OpenHawks projects for 2025–2026by Mahrya Burnett on May 23, 2025 at 2:43 pm
The University of Iowa Libraries has funded 12 OpenHawks grant proposals, which will support faculty efforts to replace or avoid high-cost textbooks with Open Educational Resources (OER) for enhanced student success. The projects, which […]
- Sciences Library summer closure | May 19–July 13 by Carol Hollier on May 12, 2025 at 2:12 pm
Due to construction in the courtyard, the Sciences Library will be closed May 19–July 13. During this time, library staff will be available online and in their offices in the Van Allen, MacLean, and Chemistry buildings. They will have […]
- Open access agreement with IWA Publishingby University of Iowa Libraries on April 29, 2025 at 7:07 pm
The University of Iowa Libraries are pleased to announce an open access agreement with IWA Publishing, an internationally recognized publisher of peer-reviewed research on water, wastewater. and related environmental fields, and subsidiary […]
- Storey, Peterson recognized for outstanding contributions to UI Librariesby Anne Bassett on April 7, 2025 at 4:30 pm
The University of Iowa Libraries honored two staff members with new awards in spring 2025. The recipients were selected by a committee, which reviewed nominations submitted by Libraries colleagues, and recognized during an awards […]
- Riordan receives 2024 Benton University Librarian’s Award for Excellenceby Anne Bassett on April 7, 2025 at 2:44 pm
Elizabeth Riordan has been named the 2024 recipient of the Arthur Benton University Librarian’s Award for Excellence in recognition of her commitment to student and faculty success, elevating the visibility of distinctive collections, […]
- Inside the UI Libraries with Rich Danaby Krista Hershberger on April 3, 2025 at 4:28 pm
Inside the University of Iowa Libraries is your look behind-the-scenes to meet the people and discover the stories making our organization unique and valuable. From cutting-edge databases to rare books, join us to explore a world of […]
- Student employee spotlight: Eleanor Ballby Krista Hershberger on March 25, 2025 at 8:14 pm
The University of Iowa Libraries offers students from the School of Library and Information Science (SLIS) a unique opportunity to develop their skills and passion through student employment and practicums. Eleanor Ball is one of these […]
- Main Library Gallery seeking 2027–2028 exhibit proposalsby Sara J. Pinkham on March 3, 2025 at 9:02 pm
The Main Library Gallery at the University of Iowa Libraries is now seeking exhibition proposals for spring 2027, fall 2027, spring 2028, and fall 2028. Iowa faculty and staff from all areas of expertise are invited to submit initial […]
- Inside the UI Libraries with Christine Bellomyby Krista Hershberger on February 24, 2025 at 8:15 pm
Inside the University of Iowa Libraries is your look behind-the-scenes to meet the people and discover the stories making our organization unique and valuable. From cutting-edge databases to rare books, join us to explore a world of […]
- Apply for OpenHawks grant funding to develop cost-saving Open Educational Resourcesby Mahrya Burnett on February 18, 2025 at 4:15 pm
Are you concerned about lowering students’ textbook costs? Do you wish you could develop your own course resources to enhance your teaching? If so, you might consider applying for the OpenHawks grant program at the University of […]
- Insights on data sharing and reuse from Andres Martinez, research engineer by Qianjin Zhang on February 12, 2025 at 4:00 pm
To celebrate the International Love Data Week (Feb.10–14, 2025), Marina Zhang, engineering and information librarian at the University of Iowa Lichtenberger Engineering Library, spoke to Andres Martinez about his experience in data […]
- Celebrating Love Data Week 2025 with data curationby Amanda O'Brien on February 6, 2025 at 8:36 pm
Monday, Feb. 10, marks the start of International Love Data Week 2025! Love Data Week (Feb. 10–14) is a celebration of data, including data science and data management, held around Valentine’s Day every year. This year’s theme […]
- Two graduate student employees receive Academic Enrichment Awards from the UI Librariesby Krista Hershberger on January 30, 2025 at 4:12 pm
Each year, the University of Iowa Libraries recognizes two graduate student employees for their contributions to the institution and the library or department in which they work. Recipients of an Academic Enrichment Award (AEA) receive a […]
- Student employee spotlight: Juliann Pawlowskiby Krista Hershberger on January 27, 2025 at 9:38 pm
Juliann Pawlowski studies biomedical engineering and works at the front desk of the Sciences Library. Originally from Plainfield, Illinois, she was drawn to the University of Iowa by its welcoming environment. Juliann quickly became […]
- A Roll of the Dice: new Main Library Gallery exhibit explores one poem’s worldwide influenceby Sara J. Pinkham on January 22, 2025 at 9:32 pm
The Main Library Gallery’s spring 2025 exhibition, A Roll of the Dice: Symbolism in the Sackner Archive, highlights a series of captivating artworks from the Ruth and Marvin Sackner Archive of Concrete and Visual Poetry. From […]
- 15 student library workers receive scholarships for 2024–25by Krista Hershberger on January 22, 2025 at 6:01 pm
We are proud to celebrate and learn from them as they share how their time in the Libraries has influenced their interests, wellbeing, and future plans. Be sure to congratulate the following students when you see them at the Libraries!