The University of Iowa Libraries

A day in Damien’s work life at Hardin Library involves some or all of the following:

Email, email, email A few meetings with local, state, or regional colleagues Working with the collection to prepare items for conservation care, digitization, reshelving, shifting shelves, or updating database entries. Class prep Working with a donor interested in gifting books to the JMRBR or Hardin Processing gift books Research on a book or topic Writing (usually for the JMRBR or Hardin newsletters) Updating the JMRBR website Project or exhibit prep Professional development (usually a virtual webinar) Working with a researcher interested in JMRBR materials Consulting with a clinical researcher about their project Working on a systematic or other review A reference desk shift

Interested in visiting the John Martin Rare Book room for research or fun? In-person or Zoom appointments are available. Want to host a class here? Need help with your historical medical research? Contact Damien by email or phone (319-335-9154).