Two University of Iowa Libraries staff members were honored for their contributions to the organization during an awards reception in spring 2026. The recipients were selected by a committee, which reviewed nominations submitted by their colleagues. Amy McBeth, library assistant IVRita Benton Music LibraryDistinguished Service Award Amy McBeth’s dedication to the Rita Benton Music LibraryContinue reading “McBeth, Thomas recognized for outstanding contributions to UI Libraries”
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Dietz-Castel receives 2025 Benton University Librarian’s Award for Excellence
Miles Dietz-Castel has been named the 2025 recipient of the Arthur Benton University Librarian’s Award for Excellence in recognition. Dietz-Castel’s nominators highlighted his unwavering dedication, exceptional professionalism, and positive impact on the community served by the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM), which is the regional medical library for Region 6, located atContinue reading “Dietz-Castel receives 2025 Benton University Librarian’s Award for Excellence”
Art Library CLOSED
With the closure of Art Building West (ABW) due to possible flooding, the Art Library will be closing at 3:00 p.m. on July 2 until further notice.
Finals Week in the Libraries
As you finish prepare for your exams, the Libraries have some things planned to help you stay balanced. Study all night, Main Library will be open 24/7, May 9-16. Pet a dog, 4-7PM, May 13 — Therapy Dogs of Johnson County will be in Main Library room 2032 for you to cuddle and relax with. MayContinue reading “Finals Week in the Libraries”
Learning Commons Open House: September 18th, 11am-2pm
You are invited to the Learning CommonsOpen House Wednesday, September 18th 11:00am – 2:00pm The Learning Commons project is a collaboration of the Provost’s Office, UI Libraries and ITS to create an intellectual hub for undergrads at the University of Iowa.
Congratulations to Stephen Sturgeon
Congratulations to Stephen Sturgeon, who has been appointed adjunct assistant professor in the English Department! Needless to say, this is quite an honor, and an indication of the high esteem in which he is held by the faculty. Kudos, Stephen!
Learning Commons completed
UI Libraries opens new 24-hour, tech-filled study space as academic year begins By Mary Geraghty Kenyon for Iowa Nowhttp://now.uiowa.edu/2013/08/learning-commons-completed When the new academic year begins Monday, Aug. 26, the University of Iowa will open the new Learning Commons in the Main Library, a tech-infused, 24-hour, comfortable study space and one-stop academic help center…with good coffee.Continue reading “Learning Commons completed”
Learning Commons
These days anyone who comes to the library will be greeted with signs of construction…noise, hard hats and plywood. What!?!?!!, might you ask, is going on in the library? We are in the middle of constructing a new space for student success, interaction and learning! This fall the Main Library will be the home toContinue reading “Learning Commons”
National History Day at the University of Iowa Libraries, February 15, 2013
The University of Iowa Libraries welcomes students from Roosevelt, Wilson, and Franklin Middle Schools for a National History Day workshop. http://guides.lib.uiowa.edu/nhd
Banned Books Week 2012
Banned Books Week (September 30-October 6) is an annual celebration of the freedom to read. This is the 30th year of Banned Books Week, and UI Libraries is celebrating on Tumblr: http://bannedbooksweek2012.tumblr.com/. Check out updates about challenged books, submit a photo of your favorite banned or challenged book, and learn more about censorship and theContinue reading “Banned Books Week 2012”