Accessing some e-resources from the University of Iowa Libraries is becoming easier thanks to a new user interface. The resources involved are provided by EBSCO, which offers access to more than 100 Libraries research databases spanning all subject areas. The transition happens on May 26, 2025. You will still use the same login credentials for yourContinue reading “Update creates better access to some UI Libraries e-resources “
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Storey, Peterson recognized for outstanding contributions to UI Libraries
The University of Iowa Libraries honored two staff members with new awards in spring 2025. The recipients were selected by a committee, which reviewed nominations submitted by Libraries colleagues, and recognized during an awards reception. Kevin StoreyDistinguished Service Award As a collections and delivery assistant at the Libraries , Kevin Storey plays a crucial roleContinue reading “Storey, Peterson recognized for outstanding contributions to UI Libraries”
Riordan receives 2024 Benton University Librarian’s Award for Excellence
Elizabeth Riordan has been named the 2024 recipient of the Arthur Benton University Librarian’s Award for Excellence in recognition of her commitment to student and faculty success, elevating the visibility of distinctive collections, and helping people of all ages connect with the University of Iowa Libraries. Riordan currently serves as lead outreach and engagement librarianContinue reading “Riordan receives 2024 Benton University Librarian’s Award for Excellence”
Remembering Pam Spitzmueller
We are saddened by the news of Pamela Spitzmueller passing on March 13, 2025. Pam was the University of Iowa Libraries’ second conservator, serving from 1989–1999. After leaving Iowa, Pam was the chief conservator for Special Collections in the Harvard University and College Libraries where she directed the Special Collections Conservation Lab in the WeissmanContinue reading “Remembering Pam Spitzmueller”
Libraries Advancement Council’s fall 2024 meeting
We were thrilled to host the University of Iowa Libraries Advancement Council (LAC) on campus Nov. 29–31, 2024, and already look forward to their next meeting, scheduled for April 2025. The LAC actively champions the Libraries and provides guidance and feedback to help UI Center for Advancement efforts to increase support through fundraising, advocacy, and engagement.Continue reading “Libraries Advancement Council’s fall 2024 meeting”
Davis named interdisciplinary area director for HASTAC
Jade E. Davis, associate university librarian for teaching, learning, and research at the University of Iowa Libraries, was selected to serve as the interdisciplinary area director of digital learning impact and libraries for HASTAC, the world’s first and oldest academic social network. HASTAC (Humanities, Arts, Science, and Technology Alliance and Collaboratory or “Haystack”) is aContinue reading “Davis named interdisciplinary area director for HASTAC”
Jane Roth reflects on term as Libraries Advancement Council chair, commitment to university
For Jane Roth, the connection to the University of Iowa started with her mother and father—and it’s continued to grow thanks to her commitment to helping students be as successful as possible during their time on campus and beyond. Roth recently completed her one-year term as chair of the Libraries Advancement Council (LAC), which activelyContinue reading “Jane Roth reflects on term as Libraries Advancement Council chair, commitment to university”
UI Hardin Library to celebrate 50 years and fourth floor renovations to improve user experience
Hardin Library for the Health Sciences at the University of Iowa Libraries is recognizing two milestones in May 2024: the completion of a major renovation to its fourth floor, including the John Martin Rare Book Room, and serving students, faculty, and staff for 50 years. Construction started in October 2022 to convert the fourth floor intoContinue reading “UI Hardin Library to celebrate 50 years and fourth floor renovations to improve user experience”
Rita Benton Music Library receives prestigious GRAMMY Museum Grant
A generous grant from the GRAMMY Museum® Grant Program will help the Rita Benton Music Library at the University of Iowa to digitize and preserve some of the earliest recordings of Czech music made on American soil. The $11K award will assist with a project involving 173 wax and gold-moulded cylinder recordings of Czech musicContinue reading “Rita Benton Music Library receives prestigious GRAMMY Museum Grant “
William Anthony Lecture Series welcomes Yasmeen Khan
In March 2023, Conservation and Collections Care at the University of Iowa Libraries welcomed Yasmeen Khan as the featured speaker for its William Anthony Conservation Lecture for Book and Paper Conservators and Bookbinders, a celebrated event for the UI book arts community and beyond. During the hybrid lecture, Khan reflected on her career in conservationContinue reading “William Anthony Lecture Series welcomes Yasmeen Khan”