Hardin Library has an enrichment collection to stimulate the mind and expand perspectives. The collection, which includes both print and electronic books, contains an assortment of health sciences biographies, histories, narratives, works of fiction, and graphic novels. Mark Onken, administrative library assistantI just finished Lucky Jim, by Kingsley Amis, which is a funny novel about aContinue reading “Here’s what Hardin staff are reading this summer”
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Welcome new residents! Hardin is here to support you.
Welcome residents! Hardin Library for the Health Sciences has many ways to help you be successful during this busy time. All services overview Find your department’s subject librarian specialist Get mobile clinical care resources like UpToDate for free!
DeBerg part of team proposing new way to review evidence to improve patient care
Congratulations to Jennifer DeBerg, user services librarian at Hardin Library for the Health Sciences, on co-authoring a new article that helps update processes for evidence-based nursing. Evidence-based practice in nursing involves providing holistic, quality care based on the most up-to-date research and knowledge rather than traditional methods, advice from colleagues, or personal beliefs. Currently, aContinue reading “DeBerg part of team proposing new way to review evidence to improve patient care”
Hardin Staff participate in 2024 Medical Library Association meeting
The Medical Library Association (MLA) held a hybrid meeting in Portland, Oregon from May 18 to May 21, 2024. Many of Hardin’s librarians participated in the meeting. This year’s meeting marked the end of Hardin Director Janna Lawrence’s three-year term on the MLA Board. Hardin librarian Mary M. Thomas presented a program overview of theContinue reading “Hardin Staff participate in 2024 Medical Library Association meeting”
Bus changes due to Newton Road Construction
The Hardin Library bus stop (Stop 0254) will close on May 17, 2024, due to construction on Newton Road. The VA Hospital stop (Stop 0253) is expected to close in late May or early June. Both stops will remain out of service during the project. Use the Transit app for up-to-date information on routes andContinue reading “Bus changes due to Newton Road Construction”
Using UILink to access full-text content
Full-text content from databases is often available using the UILink button. UILink is the tool that bridges our search tools like InfoHawk+, PubMed, and other databases to our subscriptions and full-text content. Make your experience seamless with the help of the best practices listed below. 1. Start at the Hardin Library website. Links leading fromContinue reading “Using UILink to access full-text content”
Meet evening supervisor Lisa Carrasco
We’re pleased to welcome Lisa Carrasco to the Hardin Library for the Health Sciences team as our new evening and weekend coordinator. Lisa has 20-plus years of radio broadcasting experience and 18 years of teaching and library experience. She is from Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, and as a graduate of the University of Iowa is excitedContinue reading “Meet evening supervisor Lisa Carrasco”
Reminder: How to renew your books after the semester ends and avoid fees
Do you have book loans from the University of Iowa Libraries due in June 2024? It’s easy to return or renew (re-loan) those materials, especially to the Hardin Library for the Health Sciences, by Oct. 1, 2024. to avoid a replacement charge. Renew your loans at the UI Libraires By signing into your InfoHawk+ accountContinue reading “Reminder: How to renew your books after the semester ends and avoid fees”
In pictures: 50 years of Hardin Library for the Health Sciences
(Exhibit curated by Damien Ihrig, curator for the John Martin Rare Book Room, and Helen Spielbauer, creative coordinator, Hardin Library) 50 years ago this fall, the University of Iowa opened the Health Sciences Library, later named in 1988 after Dr. Robert C. Hardin. A former physician and professor of internal medicine, Dr. Hardin served asContinue reading “In pictures: 50 years of Hardin Library for the Health Sciences”
Finals activities at Hardin Library for the Health Sciences
We want to help you be successful, so visit Hardin Library for your long study sessions. Free coffee, snacks, tea, and cocoa while supplies last. Need a break? Be the first to find our stuffed dinosaur from May 3–9 and win a prize! Visit a therapy dog Monday, May 6, from 2 to 3 p.m.Continue reading “Finals activities at Hardin Library for the Health Sciences”