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Jan 25 2023

Construction Updates | January 2023 | New Restrooms 3rd and 4th Floors

Posted on January 25, 2023February 2, 2023 by Sarah Andrews

Hardin Library construction continues on all floors this semester.

  • 3rd and 4th Floor restrooms have been renovated and are open!
  • All entrances are open, including the 1st floor, closest to parking and bus stops.
  • 1st Floor restrooms under renovation. Study tables available.
  • 2nd Floor restrooms under renovation. 
  • 24-hour study remains open when library is closed.  24-hour study available to affiliates with UIHC badge or Iowa One Card.  Restrooms still available.
  • The 24-hour study restrooms will be remodeled as single-user gender-neutral restrooms. 
  • All print books dated before 2010 have been sent to offsite storage in Iowa City but can be requested in the catalog.  Empty bookstacks will be removed this semester.  

4th Floor renovations paid for by a generous grant from the Roy J. Carver Trust.

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Jan 25 2023

AGRICOLA Now Part of Search from USDA National Agricultural Library

Posted on January 25, 2023 by Sarah Andrews

The standalone version of AGRICOLA was retired on January 1, 2023 by the USDA National Agricultural Library.

AGRICOLA, PubAg, and NALDC are now all part of  SEARCH from the USDA National Agricultural Library:
https://search.nal.usda.gov/discovery/search?vid=01NAL_INST:MAIN

SEARCH is the USDA National Agricultural Library’s main search tool. It provides simple, one-stop access to more than 7 million records covering all aspects of agriculture and related disciplines, including food and human nutrition.

SEARCH Everything for results from the Catalog and Articles database (AGRICOLA), PubAg, and the NAL Digital Collections (NALDC). Or you can choose to limit your SEARCH to:

  • Articles, indexed journal article citations
  • PubAg, USDA’s public access repository
  • Digital Collections, full-text historical documents and images

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Posted in Plant-Based Foods, ResourcesTagged Agricola, USDA searchLeave a comment
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Jan 17 2023

Anatomist Gabriel Fallopius | John Martin Rare Book Room @Hardin Library | January 2023 Book of the Month

Posted on January 17, 2023 by dihrig

by Damien Ihrig, curator

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FALLOPIUS, GABRIEL (1523-1562). Libelli duo, alter de ulceribus: alter de tumoribus praeter naturam [Two pamphlets, one on ulcers: the other on unnatural tumors]. Printed in Venice by Donato Bertelli, 1563. 101 pages. 21 cm tall. 

Fallopius was born in 1523 in Modena, Italy, to a lower noble family. The death of his father and financial troubles forced him into the priesthood before he could finish his university studies. This was an inherited position in his family and there is some question as to whether or not he actually practiced. He turned to performing surgery to help earn money, although indications are he did not enjoy it.

By 1545, Fallopius was enrolled at the University of Ferrara, studying medicine at one of the best medical schools in Europe. Reading about Fallopius is a bit like playing six degrees of separation. Except, instead of involving Kevin Bacon (an award to anyone connecting Fallopius and Kevin Bacon in six steps or less!), it connects all the major physicians and surgeons of the 16th and 17th centuries.

He studied with, worked with, taught, and inspired many well-known physicians during and after his life. At Ferrara, he worked most closely with the famous Italian physician Antonio Musa Brasavola. You may remember Brasavola from Dr. Jonathan Reeder’s presentation this past October.

Fallopius eventually moved to the University of Pisa to complete his medical education. Upon completing his studies, he stayed on as a lecturer at Pisa. He also continued to study with other masters, including Giovanni Battista Da Monte (aka Johannes Baptista Montanus) and Matteo Realdo Colombo at the University of Padua.

He is often referred to as a pupil of Vesalius, also at Padua. Although a friend and colleague of Vesalius, it is not believed he was a literal pupil of the famous anatomist. This can be traced to a misinterpreted translation of Fallopius in which he stated he was “a student of Vesalius.”

He eventually succeeded Colombo as the Chair of Anatomy, Surgery, and Botony at Padua. Colombo had previously replaced Vesalius while he was away in Basil, overseeing the publication of the Fabrica.

Fallopius’s Observationes anatomicae, a modest work funded with his own money and without illustrations, attempted to correct the Fabrica based on Fallopius’s own observations during dissections. Vesalius did not take kindly to this and attempted to publicly discredit his friend. He was ultimately unsuccessful.

Fallopius was a revered professor and lecturer who inspired his many students to continue to challenge the status quo through direct observation. Many of his works, including the one highlighted in this newsletter, were published by his students after his death in 1562.

Libelli duo… is a treatise on diseases of the skin, focusing on ulcers and tumors. It is one of the most thorough works of its kind up to the time of its publication.

Fallopius not only describes the illnesses and their various presentations but also innovations in treatment. He suggests new techniques for the cauterization of ulcers and the removal of tumors.

The book shows many interesting material and bibliographical elements. It is covered with a limp vellum, aged to a warm yellow with no major damage. It has been rebacked, though, with new vellum and a carefully hand-lettered spine title.

The first leaf of the book looks like it was meant to be canceled (replaced with a corrected leaf), but instead, the new leaf was added and the old leaf was retained. This is somewhat unusual and very handy for folks studying the creation of this particular edition and book production, in general, at that time.

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The book is broken into chapters, several for each main topic. Chapter 18 of the ulcers topic was corrected by pasting a new chapter heading over the old one. Unlike the canceled first leaf, though, this is not unique to this volume. The new chapter 18 heading can be seen in multiple digitized copies.

Interestingly, the chapter headings use an inconsistent mix of Roman and Arabic numerals. For example, chapter 18 above uses Arabic numerals, but chapter 17 uses Roman. The two section headings (three in our edition because of the canceled leaf) use delightfully illustrated initials showing classic scenes. illustrated initials

Finally, the book has clearly been well cared for. It is in great condition and filled with marginal notes by a careful reader. It is another great example of these beautiful artifacts that combine the history of medicine, early book production, readership, and conservation practices!

Contact Damien Ihrig to view this book or any others from this or past newsletters: damien-ihrig@uiowa.edu or 319-335-9154 to arrange a visit in person or over Zoom.

Read more about Fallopis, credited for inventing the condom in the Friends of the John Martie Rare Book Room Newsletter, Volume 4, Issue 1, January 2023.

 
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Jan 12 2023

Katie Buehner Named Interim Associate University Librarian | Linda Walton Retires from University Libraries

Posted on January 12, 2023January 12, 2023 by Sarah Andrews
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Katie Buehner, MM, MLIS

Linda Walton retired as an associate university librarian from the University of Iowa Libraries on December 31, 2022.  Walton will still head Region 6 Medical Library of the National Library of Medicine.

Katie Buehner, MM, MLIS, currently serves as the director of the Rita Benton Music Library and assumed responsibilities of Linda Walton on Jan. 3, 2023. She will serve for approximately six months to nine months until the completion of the national search and successful hire of a new associate university librarian. 

Buehner will provide leadership and oversight for the day-to-day operations for:

  • Collection development and acquisitions 
  • Humanities and social sciences 
  • Undergraduate engagement and circulation/user services
  • Scholarly Impact
  • The Art Library, Business Library, Hardin Library, Engineering Library, and Sciences Library. Buehner will continue to be involved with supporting the Music Library and working with her staff to continue providing the same excellent service to artists across campus.

Buehner will also be responsible for developing and executing the Libraries’ strategic plan, overseeing program development and evaluation, and managing resources in support of the Libraries’ mission.

Buehner’s areas of research include 20th century American music and online video production. Buehner profile including publications, presentations, and videos.

Posted in Hardin Library StaffTagged associate university librarian, Katie BuehnerLeave a comment
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Dec 28 2022

Happy New Year from Hardin Library | Free Annual Calendar

Posted on December 28, 2022December 29, 2022 by Sarah Andrews

Hardin Library staff wish you a Happy New Year.  Please enjoy a printable annual calendar designed by Helen Spielbauer.

If you would like a printed copy of the calendar, you can pick one up at the Hardin Library!  If you are on campus and would like to have one sent to you, please email sarah-andrews@uiowa.edu.

Hardin Library 2023 Calendar 8.5X11

John Martin Rare Book Room 2023 Calendar 8.5X11

 

Posted in ServicesTagged 2023 printable calendar free, free annual calendar
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Dec 27 2022

Winter Interim Hours @Hardin Library | December 17 – January 6

Posted on December 27, 2022December 28, 2022 by Sarah Andrews

The Hardin Library will have shorter hours and some closings during the period from Saturday, December 17 – Friday, January 6.

The 24-hour study is available whenever the library is closed.

Saturday, Dec 17 – Sunday, Dec 18 CLOSED
Monday, Dec 19-Friday, Dec 23 Open 7:30am-6pm
Saturday, Dec 24-Tuesday, Dec 27 CLOSED for holidays
Wednesday, Dec 28-Friday, Dec 30 Open 7:30am-6pm
Saturday, Dec 31-Monday, Jan 2 CLOSED for holidays
Tuesday, Jan 3-Friday, Jan 6 Open 7:30am-6pm
Saturday, Jan 7 Open 10am-6pm *regular hours resume*
Complete hours  
   
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Posted in ServicesTagged closings, holiday hours for Hardin library, interim hours
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Dec 21 2022

Hardin Library Closed Thursday Dec 22 & Friday Dec 23 Due To Predicted Storm | Remote Services Available 7:30am-6pm

Posted on December 21, 2022December 21, 2022 by Sarah Andrews

The Hardin Library will be physically closed on Thursday, December 22, and Friday, December 23 due to the predicted blizzard and hazardous weather.  All University of Iowa Library campus facilities will be closed and all in-person services will be suspended on Thursday and Friday.

Chat and email help are available from 7:30am-6pm on Thursday and Friday.  

The 24-hour study will be available for University of Iowa students, faculty, staff, fellows, and residents with an Iowa OneCard or UIHC badge.

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Posted in Building, ServicesTagged blizzard
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Dec 19 2022

Hardin Interlibrary Loan Closed For Holidays December 24-January 2

Posted on December 19, 2022 by Sarah Andrews

The Hardin Library Interlibrary Loan Department will be closed beginning Friday evening, December 23 through Monday, January 2.  The Main Library Interlibrary Loan Department will also be closed at this time.

You may place requests in the online system, and they will be processed starting Tuesday, January 3. 

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Campus in the snow.
Posted in ServicesTagged holiday closing, interlibrary loan
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Dec 12 2022

Closed Monday, January 16 for Dr. Martin Luther King Day

Posted on December 12, 2022January 25, 2023 by Sarah Andrews

The Hardin Library will be closed on Monday, January 16 for the Martin Luther King Day holiday.

The 24-hour study area will be available to affiliates.

Celebration of Human Rights week activities

Iowa City Day of Service activities

Community-based service projects to participate in

Posted in EventsTagged MLK day 2023
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Dec 08 2022

Collecting Food & Basic Hygiene Products for Food Pantry @Iowa through Dec 16

Posted on December 8, 2022 by Sarah Andrews

Hardin Library is collecting canned and dry food and basic hygiene products for The Food Pantry @Iowa.  Donate through Friday, December 16.  says food pantry at iowa with outlines of food products like carrots

Bring your donations to the 3rd floor desk by the main entrance.  All donations will be given to the food pantry for distribution.

The Food Pantry is available to all University of Iowa students, as well as faculty, staff, residents, and fellows with a University of Iowa ID.

Food Pantry information, including location and distribution hours

Food donation items requested

Hygiene products requested

Canned food requested

Donate via Amazon Wish List

Donate through UI Center for Advancement (tax-deductible)

If you are interested in donating perishable goods such as fresh produce, eggs, and milk, please email   studorg-foodpantry@uiowa.edu to make arrangements.

If you are food insecure and would like a list of local resources, please email sarah-andrews@uiowa.edu for a list of local free meal options and other food pantries.

Posted in EventsTagged charity, food donations, food pantry

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