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May 28 2020

Due Date Information | Changes

Posted on May 28, 2020 by Sarah Andrews

Due dates for all materials owned by The University of Iowa Libraries and The Law Library have been changed.

Annual loans due in June 2020 are now due in June 2021. Faculty, professional staff, graduate and professional students and residents have annual loans for most books.
Short term materials (4 week loans, 2 week loans, DVDs, all other materials) are now due September 1, 2020

You may also return library materials at the outside drop box at Hardin Library entrance nearest UIHC or other ways.

Please DO NOT return books in campus mail until the Hardin Library is open. We are not receiving campus mail while the building is closed.

You may return interlibrary loan materials borrowed from another library (have black straps on cover) at the outside drop box at Hardin Library OR you may email interlibrary loan for instructions if you are unable to return materials in-person when due.

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May 26 2020

All of Hardin Library Still Closed Due to COVID-19 Pandemic

Posted on May 26, 2020 by Sarah Andrews

The entire Hardin Library building, including the 24-hour study, is closed due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. At this time, we do not know when the Hardin Library will reopen.

Hardin Library is providing most services remotely during this time including: (link to get help page)

reference services by email or chat
electronic delivery of articles from other libraries and from Hardin’s print collection
home delivery of print materials from our collection if an electronic version is not available
consultations and education sessions with librarians
Hardin Open Workshops on Zoom

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May 18 2020

Memorial Day Hours @Hardin Library

Posted on May 18, 2020May 26, 2020 by Sarah Andrews

Hardin Library will be closed on Monday, May 25 for the Federal Memorial Day holiday.
We will not be available for chat or email or filling interlibrary loan or document delivery requests.

Regular services will resume Tuesday, May 26.

Hardin Library regular service hours during closure due to COVID-19:

Monday-Friday	7:30am-6pm
Saturday-Sunday (including May 23-24)	1pm-5pm

Need help? Contact us by email or chat!

May 08 2020

Finding COVID-19 Coronavirus US Legislative Information

Posted on May 8, 2020May 8, 2020 by Sarah Andrews

For the latest news on Covid-19 legislation, there are a couple of news sources that may be of interest, and you can use these to get a clear overview of the main parts of a law or a bill. These sites often go beyond the headlines and look at the important aspects of current legislation intended to assist businesses and individuals dealing with the financial impacts of closures.

Roll Call is a newspaper and website that covers congress and its activities.

The Hill is another newspaper and website that covers legislation and other government news.

To find out information in greater detail, go to the following sites:

For legislative, executive, and regulatory documents: https://www.govinfo.gov/features/coronavirus

and also this: https://www.congress.gov/most-viewed-bills

and here’s one that broadly covers the responses of various agencies: https://www.usa.gov/coronavirus

For information on activity at the state level, including state reopen plans: https://web.csg.org/covid19/schedule-of-legislative-sessions-by-state/

For Congressional Research Service reports: https://crsreports.congress.gov/search/#/0?termsToSearch=coronavirus&orderBy=Date

For publications that focus on the economic aspects of coronavirus: https://fraser.stlouisfed.org/theme/covid-19-pandemic

Stay safe and be well.

John Elson

Federal and State Information

University of Iowa Libraries

For help finding more United States Government Information, see John’s guide: https://guides.lib.uiowa.edu/us

May 08 2020

Mikaela Johnson, BS Human Physiology | University Honors | Congratulations Graduate!

Posted on May 8, 2020May 8, 2020 by Sarah Andrews

Congratulations to Hardin Library student assistant Mikaela Johnson. Mikaela has worked at the Hardin Library all four years of her undergraduate degree. Mikaela is graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Human Physiology, Minors in International Relations and Biology with University Honors.

What were you most proud of about your time at The University of Iowa?
I was President and Co-Founder of Ballet Club at Iowa and two years of Recruitment Chair of Alpha Epsilon Phi Sorority.

Mikaela also won a University of Iowa Libraries student scholarship.

What are your future plans?
I will be starting a 5 year Masters/MD program at Loyola University Chicago in Fall of 2020.

What did you like about working at Hardin Library?
All the staff and the friendships I’ve made with them throughout the 4 years I have worked here.

May 08 2020

Mac Gill | MA Library & Info Science, MFA Literary Translation, Graduate Certificate in Public Digital Humanities

Posted on May 8, 2020May 8, 2020 by Sarah Andrews

Congratulations to Hardin Library student assistant Mac Gill. Mac is receiving a Master of Arts in Library and Information Science and a Master of Fine Arts in Literary Translation as well as a Graduate Certificate in Public Digital Humanities.

What work are you most proud of?
My website/digital humanities project: Genjipedia. Genjipedia is a guide and resource for The Tale of Genji.

What are your future plans?
I am hoping to attend an intensive year-long language program in Yokohama, Japan.

What did you like about working at Hardin Library?
It was a great community of students and staff.

How are you dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic?
Hanging out with my cat and having Zoom study sessions with friends!

May 08 2020

India Winters | BA History, Minor German, Certificate in Museum Studies | Congratulations Graduate!

Posted on May 8, 2020May 8, 2020 by Sarah Andrews

Congratulations to Hardin Student assistant India Winters. Indy is receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in History, with a Minor in German and a Certificate in Museum Studies.

What are your future plans?
I’m looking for jobs in museums, archives, and libraries all over the country.

What did you like about working at the Hardin Library?
I like the nice environment and the skills I got for my future.

How are you dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic?
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May 08 2020

Catherine Lawrence | BBA Accounting | Congratulations Graduate!

Posted on May 8, 2020May 8, 2020 by Sarah Andrews

Congratulations to Hardin student assistant Catherine Lawrence. Catherine is receiving a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Accounting.

What activity did you participate in at The University of Iowa that you are proud of?
VITA, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance

What are your future plans?
I plan on studying for the CPA exam, and afterwords I’d like to get a job at Rockwell Collins or RSM. I’d really like to stay in Iowa City, so hopefully I can make that happen.

What did you like best about working at the Hardin Library?
I loved so many things about working at Hardin Library! My favorite part of the job was doing special projects, like helping with book shifting from the 1st to 4th floor. I was very fortunate to find a job with awesome supervisors! The people who work here are amazing human beings.

How are you dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic?
Rearranging my furniture and getting creative with my cooking.

Apr 15 2020

Home Print Book Delivery now available!

Posted on April 15, 2020 by Sarah Andrews

If you need a print book from The University of Iowa’s print collection, we will now mail it to your home while the libraries are closed for the COVID-19 crisis.

After you identify a book you need, please sign in with your Iowa HawkID and password, then click on “request physical item” and fill in the requested information. We will mail a copy to your home!

Restrictions:

No campus deliveries. Books will be sent to home addresses only.
Only for University of Iowa affiliates.

Apr 15 2020

Additional Educational Online Resources | AcessEmergencyMedicine/Peds/ObGyn/Surgery/Physiotherapy | Case Files | Athletic Training

Posted on April 15, 2020May 8, 2020 by Sarah Andrews

Vendors/publishers have provided Hardin Library access to additional resources at no charge during the COVID-19 pandemic. Access end dates will be determined by the vendor supplying the resource and dates will vary.

Access to these resources is restricted to University of Iowa affiliates, and you will be required to use your Iowa HawkID and password to access the materials off campus.

For a complete list of all available resources along with descriptions, please see our guide:

https://guides.lib.uiowa.edu/FreeDuringCOVID-19