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Feb 04 2021

Spring Semester Hours

Posted on February 4, 2021February 3, 2021 by Sarah Andrews

Hardin Library Spring Semester hours

 

Monday-Thursday Library open 7:30am-6pm
Virtual help available 7:30am-9pm
Friday Library open
Virtual help available 7:30am-6pm
Saturday Virtual help 1-5pm
Sunday Virtual help 1-9pm

24-hour study is available when the library is closed.

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Jan 26 2021

January 2020 Book of the Month | John Martin Rare Book Room | Eye Diseases by Demours 1818

Posted on January 26, 2021January 26, 2021 by Sarah Andrews

DEMOURS, ANTOINE PIERRE (1762-1836) Traité des maladies des yeux : avec des planches coloriées représentant ces maladies d’après nature, suivi de la description de l’œil humain / traduite du latin de S.T. Soemmerring [Treatise on eye diseases: with colored plates representing these diseases from nature, followed by the description of the human eye] Printed by Crochard in 1818. First edition. 4 volumes. 21 cm tall (Volume 4 is 27 cm).

This four-volume work, one of the most important and elaborate books on the diseases of the eye published to that time, includes the first full description of glaucoma in which heightened intraocular pressure is recognized. The work is a compilation of hundreds of carefully annotated case histories obtained in the course of the author’s 20 years of experience and from his father’s nearly 50 years of practice. Credit for the observations on glaucoma belongs principally to the father, Pierre Demours, who was the superior clinical investigator, though it is quite properly shared with the son who excelled as a surgeon.

images of tools and eye diseaseThe final volume contains a French translation of the Latin edition of S.T. Soemmerring’s Abbildungen des menschlichen Auges [Illustrations of the Human Eye]. The 65 plates include remarkable specimens of early printed color illustrations.

Demours obtained a reputation more for his bold and skillful operations than for his scientific contributions. He became oculist to the Kings Louis XVIII and Charles X of France. Demours’ operation to transplant an artificial pupil created a great sensation, not only in France but all over Europe.

The four volumes are modestly bound, with a dark blue paper pasted over paper boards. The first three volumes contain only text, and all the books show minor foxing (reddish-brown staining due to chemicals inherent to the paper and their interaction with the environment) throughout. Even with a simple binding, given its size and vibrant illustrations, the fourth volume definitely stands out from the others!photo of 4 books

If you are interested in seeing this , please contact Curator Damien Ihrig at damien-ihrig@uiowa.edu to arrange a visit in person or over Zoom.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa–sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact damien-ihrig@uiowa.edu or call 319-335-9154.

Posted in History of Medicine, John Martin Rare Book RoomTagged Antoine Peter Demours
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Jan 13 2021

Hardin Library Closed Monday, January 18 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Posted on January 13, 2021January 25, 2021 by Sarah Andrews

The Hardin Library will be closed on Monday, January 18 for the martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday.  The library will reopen on Tuesday, January 19 at 7:30am.

The 24-hour study will be available when the library is closed.

University of Iowa Martin Luther King Day events

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Posted in ServicesTagged MLK day
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Jan 06 2021

John Martin Rare Book Room @Hardin Library Open By Appointment During Winter Break | Zoom or In-Person

Posted on January 6, 2021January 25, 2021 by Sarah Andrews

Anyone may make an appointment to use the John Martin Rare Book Room from 9am-5pm Monday-Friday.  You may make an in-person appointment or our curator can meet your via Zoom and show you materials online.

To make an appointment:

  • email curator damien-ihrig@uiowa.edu OR
  • call 319-335-9154

The John Martin Rare Book Room will be open during Winter Break except on the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.  Access to the John Martin Rare Book Room is available to the public as well as University of Iowa affiliates.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa–sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact curator Damien Ihrig in advance.

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Posted in History of Medicine, John Martin Rare Book Room, ServicesTagged John Martin Rare Book Room, special collections
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Jan 05 2021

Dr. Charles Hawtrey 1935-2020 | 2017 Talk on The Great War To End All Wars

Posted on January 5, 2021January 15, 2021 by Sarah Andrews
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Charles (Chuck) Hawtrey

Dr. Charles Hawtrey, Professor Emeritus, Department of Urology died on December 29, 2020. Dr. Hawtrey served as a naval urologist in Beaufort, South Carolina during the Vietnam War, and became a clinical professor in pediatric urology at The University of Iowa. Dr. Hawtrey retired in 2002.
Obituary

In 2017 Dr. Hawtrey gave a history of medicine talk titled Two Century Old Memories of The Great War To End All Wars 1914-1918, which was recorded.  
Watch recording

Dr. Hawtrey wrote two books on this history of medicine at The University of Iowa.

  • History of Urology at The University of Iowa: 1915 to 2015: an era of progress. Available at Main Library Special Collections.
  • Dr. Ignacio V. Ponseti and the Spanish Civil War: an oral history of The University of Iowa Distinguished Professor of Orthopedics, edited by Laura Julier. Available at John Martin Rare Book Room, Hardin Library.

 

Posted in UncategorizedTagged Charles Hawrey
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Jan 04 2021

Hardin Library Stacks Open

Posted on January 4, 2021January 4, 2021 by Sarah Andrews

Hardin Library bookstacks opened on Monday, January 4.  You may browse the stacks and pull any books you are interested in using or to check out.

Still available from the library catalog:

  • request holds for pick up
  • request office delivery
  • request pick up at another University library
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Dec 18 2020

Remembering Dick Eimas | Former Curator of the John Martin Rare Book Room @Hardin Library

Posted on December 18, 2020December 21, 2020 by Sarah Andrews

by Catherine Reed Thureson, MA

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Richard (Dick) Eimas

Richard (Dick) Eimas, former curator of the John Martin Rare Book Room, passed away on November 19th, 2020 following a battle with cancer.

Dick was the original curator of the John Martin Rare Book Room, a position he held from 1975 until his retirement in 2002. Dick was passionate about the Rare Book Room, and a valued colleague. He was also a respected supervisor who listened and supported the needs of those who reported to him.

He was the editor and primary contributor to the second and third editions of Heirs of Hippocrates, an annotated book catalog of the most important works in the Rare Book Room. This catalog is still regarded as an important reference work and source of authority by historians, book dealers and bibliophiles. He made purchasing decisions and supervised the expansion of the room, shaping the collection alongside Dr. John Martin, the Rare Book Room’s original benefactor. He published numerous articles about works in the collection and gave presentations to a wide variety of audiences. He was an active member of the prestigious Osler Society.

Dick Eimas was bright, friendly and interesting, an asset to the library and to the Iowa community. Though he left the university nearly two decades ago, he will be missed.

Posted in Hardin Library Staff, History of Medicine, John Martin Rare Book RoomTagged Dick Eimas memorial
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Dec 18 2020

More Accessible Library Returns @Hardin Library

Posted on December 18, 2020 by Sarah Andrews

You may return books and DVDs from any University of Iowa Library to the Hardin Library book return. 

  • Hardin Library’s book return is available 24×7 and is handicapped accessible. 
  • Hardin Library has metered parking near the book return and a 20-minute free meter.  There is a van-accessible metered handicapped spot with a curb cut.
  • Hardin Library is served by the Pentacrest, Red and Blue Cambus Routes.

To access the Hardin Library book return, come to the library at 600 Newton Road.  Enter the building entrance facing Newton Road.  The book drop is inside the entrance before the door to enter the library.

Hardin Library also has an outside book return at the other entrance closer to UIHC that is available 24×7 but is not near parking.

You may also return books only via campus mail.  Print off and fill out a Hardin Library book return form for each book you want to return and place in a campus envelope. You may return books that belong to any University of Iowa Library including Main, Sciences, Engineering, Business, Art, Music, and Law.

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book return available when library is closed
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Newton Road entrance has handicapped button on right wall
Posted in ServicesTagged handicapped accessible library returns
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Dec 16 2020

Difficulty Using Resources Off Campus? | Use Firefox/Safari/Edge

Posted on December 16, 2020January 25, 2021 by Sarah Andrews

If you are having trouble accessing library resources while using the Chrome browser off campus, please try using a different web browser.

Chrome is the most secure web browser, and some library resources do not yet comply with the latest changes. 

  • You may receive “bad gateway” messages when trying to open articles, ebooks, or library databases.
  • You may have difficulty accessing PubMed, Web of Science or other tools.

If you still have difficulty accessing library resources, please contact us for help.

Posted in Resources, ServicesTagged chrome
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Dec 08 2020

Introducing the Anatomage Table 7 – Fully Segmented 3D Anatomy

Posted on December 8, 2020 by Sarah Andrews

The Anatomage Table 7 is now available for use at the Hardin Library for the Health Sciences!

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One view from Table 7

The Table 7 is the world’s only fully-segmented real human 3D anatomy system. Users can visualize anatomy exactly as they would on a fresh cadaver. Individual structures of the body are reconstructed in accurate 3D, resulting in an unprecedented virtual dissection experience. Please email us for more information.

Features of the Anatomage Table 7

  • 4 Photorealistic cadavers
  • Physiology simulation and pathway visualization
  • 36 High-resolution regional anatomy
  • 1000+ Pathology case library

Guide to Anatomage Table 7

Schedule training on the table

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Joe Promes, Anatomage Training & Outreach Specialist

Faculty: suggestions for incorporating Table 7 into your curriculum:

  • Student Self-Study: Students are able to reserve Table 7 through the Hardin Library website for individual or group study.
  • Quizzes: Table 7 offers a quiz mode that allows instructors to create a quiz over structures of the cadaver. The Table also allows Pins to be placed on the cadaver to mimic a real-life cadaver quiz.
  • Lecture Content: Table 7 software allows for both screenshots and screen recordings. Instructors can create lecture content through the Anatomage Table 7.
  • Training for you: Joe Promes is available to give you an overview of using the table and features.

Additional information for faculty

 

Posted in Library Resource, Services, TechnologyTagged Anatomage Table 7, anatomy, virtual anatomy

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