by Damien Ihrig, Curator, John Martin Rare Book Room @Hardin Library MESUË THE YOUNGER (fl. ca. 1200?). Canones universales. First Giunta edition. Printed in Venice by Luca-Antonio Giunta, 1527. 388 leaves. 32 cm tall. Mesue’s works were an immediate hit. Some of the most famous western physicians of the time, including Petrus de Abano and Mondino dei Luzzi, wrote commentaries on Mesue’s work. Canones,Continue reading “Popular Pharmacy Handbook of Medieval Europe | November Book of the Month from the John Martin Rare Book Room @Hardin Library”
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Thanksgiving Break Hours @Hardin Library
Hardin Library will have shorter hours during the week of the Thanksgiving holiday. The 24-hour study will be available to UIHC and University of Iowa affiliates whenever the library is closed. Friday, November 18 7:30am-6pm regular hours Saturday, November 19 10am-6pm regular hours Sunday, November 20 Noon-9pm regular hours Monday, November 21-Wednesday, November 23 7:30am-6pmContinue reading “Thanksgiving Break Hours @Hardin Library”
WHO COVID-19 Research Database
WHO COVID-19 Research Database “The global literature cited in the WHO COVID-19 Research Database is updated daily (Tuesday through Saturday) from searches of bibliographic databases, hand searching, and the addition of other expert-referred scientific articles. This database represents a comprehensive multilingual source of current literature on the topic. While it may not be exhaustive,Continue reading “WHO COVID-19 Research Database”
Jonathan Reeder | Researcher in Ancient Mental Health | History of Medicine | Video Available
Jonathan Reeder is a visiting assistant professor in the Department of Classics at the University of Iowa. He teaches courses in ancient medicine and a variety of others concerning the ancient world. His research centers on the interface between medicine and philosophy in Greek and Latin literature. Currently his focus is on ancient approachesContinue reading “Jonathan Reeder | Researcher in Ancient Mental Health | History of Medicine | Video Available”
Newton Road Sidewalk Closed October 10 through 21
The sidewalk between the Hardin Library bus stop and Hardin’s parking lot beginning Monday, Oct. 10. The closure is expected last through Friday, Oct. 21. Access to the first floor entrance will be available only from the direction of the parking lot. Please be careful if you must make your way from the VA LoopContinue reading “Newton Road Sidewalk Closed October 10 through 21”
Homecoming Week | Hardin Closed Sat, Oct 29 | Bus Service Disrupted Fri Afternoon, Oct 28 | Downtown Parade Route
Homecoming is here once again. Hardin Library will be closed on Saturday, October 29 due to the home Iowa vs. Northwestern football game. Kickoff is 2pm. The 24-hour study is available. Cambus routes will detour Friday afternoon starting about 4pm. More information Iowa City Transit will move the downtown interchange to Court Street starting FridayContinue reading “Homecoming Week | Hardin Closed Sat, Oct 29 | Bus Service Disrupted Fri Afternoon, Oct 28 | Downtown Parade Route”
October is Medical Librarians Month | Make Better Decisions Faster
For better data, research, costs, and patient outcomes: consult your medical librarian. Aitken, E. M., Powelson, S. E., Reaume, R. D., & Ghali, W. A. (2011). Involving Clinical Librarians at the Point of Care: Results of a Controlled Intervention: Academic Medicine, 86(12), 1508–1512. https://doi.org/10.1097/ACM.0b013e31823595cd Banks, D. E., Shi, R., Timm, D. F., Christopher, K. A.,Continue reading “October is Medical Librarians Month | Make Better Decisions Faster”
Construction @ Hardin
Beginning this month, construction will begin in Hardin Library that will transform the space into one that we hope will be more welcoming and more relevant to your needs. By the end of the project, which will take two years: quiet study space on the 4th floor will be expanded, 3rd floor study space will be upgraded,Continue reading “Construction @ Hardin”
How To Set Up EndNote To Find Full Text
Here is how to set up EndNote to find full text so you can save entire articles in your library. To set up Find Full Text: From the Edit menu, select Preferences. Click on Find Full Text. In the Open URL Path box, enter: https://search.lib.uiowa.edu/openurl/01IOWA/01IOWA_SERVICES If you are using EndNote from off-campus, you will needContinue reading “How To Set Up EndNote To Find Full Text”
UI Libraries Favorite Banned Books | Banned Books Week 2022
Libraries respect everyone’s freedom to read what they choose. Staff across all University of Iowa Libraries selected some of their favorite banned books this year: 1984 George Orwell The 1619 Project Nicole Hannah-Jones The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian Sherman Alexie The Autobiography of Malcolm X Malcolm X and Alex Haley 120 BannedContinue reading “UI Libraries Favorite Banned Books | Banned Books Week 2022”