Damien Ihrig is the Curator for the John Martin Rare Book Room (JMRBR) in the Hardin Library for the Health Sciences at the University of Iowa. He works with researchers of all ages and from various backgrounds to find and use information on the history of the health sciences. He also manages the collection of rare materials in the JMRBR, provides instruction and support to faculty who use JMRBR materials, and performs outreach and engagement to the University community and beyond. Until recently, he also supported several clinical departments in the Carver College of Medicine and currently supports Biomedical Ethics and the History of the Health Sciences. Damien completed his LIS degree in 2020 with a certificate in Book Studies. Before working at Hardin, he was the Carver College of Medicine registrar for nine years.
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
7:00-8:0pm
Special Collections Reading Room, University of Iowa Main Library, 3rd Floor
125 West Washington Street, Iowa City
This event is free and open to the public. It will be held on the 3rd floor of the Main Library, doors opening at 6:30 PM. For all questions, please contact Elizabeth Riordan at elizabeth-riordan@uiowa.edu.
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 Elizabeth Riordan in advance at 319-384-2802 or elizabeth-riordan@uiowa.edu.
