On Presidents’ Day and every day, it’s easy to find information about those holding the highest government office in the United States by visiting the University of Iowa LibGuide for Presidential Resources. University Libraries is also designated as a Federal Depository Library, so we can help you find public U.S. government information for class assignmentsContinue reading “Presidents’ Day Resources”
Monthly Archives: February 2022
Fair Use Week (February 21-25)
During the week of February 21, we celebrate Fair Dealing/Fair Use Week, which uplifts the Fair Use Doctrine and the educational and creative expression that it allows. Fair use of copyrighted information is a right that is guaranteed in the U.S. Code and allows us to use copyrighted material within the contexts of education, parody,Continue reading “Fair Use Week (February 21-25)”
Love Data Week 2022: The perfect time to remember the importance of data
We’re celebrating International Love Data Week from February 14 – 18. This year’s theme is “Data for everyone,” and it’s a great time to reflect on the significance of data and how it can help expand research. For instance, how do you care for and share it? And where might you look to find similarContinue reading “Love Data Week 2022: The perfect time to remember the importance of data”
NEW: Loan Period Extended for Undergraduates and Merit Staff
Undergraduate students and Merit Staff now have a longer time to borrow materials. All new loans will follow the updated policies. Please note: Any book currently checked out will need to be renewed to receive the longer due date. Otherwise, its original due date will remain. You can find more information on the circulation policies page.
Wiley Open Access Agreement
Important Update: All Wiley open access credits for 2022 have been used. UI authors will instead be offered a 10% discount on APCs. Information about an expanded Wiley open access agreement for 2023 and beyond will be announced as soon as possible. (12/16/2022) University Libraries is excited to announce an open access (OA) agreement withContinue reading “Wiley Open Access Agreement”
Company of Biologists: Free Open Access Publishing for UI Authors
The University of Iowa Libraries has entered into a transformative agreement with the Company of Biologists that allows University of Iowa authors to publish open access articles for free in their 5 journals. Key benefits of the agreement include: Publishing open access allows articles to reach a wider audience because they are free to readContinue reading “Company of Biologists: Free Open Access Publishing for UI Authors”