Chris Diaz, Residency Librarian, Scholarly Communications & Collections Karen Fischer, Collections Analysis Librarian You may have read in the Washington Post or the Chronicle of Higher Education that users of Academia.edu have had their research papers taken down from their profile pages. Elsevier, the largest publisher of journals in the Scientific, Technical, and Medical fields,Continue reading “Takedown Notices from Publishers: What are your rights?”
Author Archives: The University of Iowa Libraries
Millions of Titles to Borrow
Amy Paulus, Head of Access Services Looking for books not available or not owned by the University Libraries? Try UBorrow! A book found in UBorrow will be delivered quickly from one of 15 research libraries (Big Ten Universities plus Center for Research Libraries, University of Chicago, Maryland, and Rutgers), arriving within one week of request. YouContinue reading “Millions of Titles to Borrow”
Research Resources Your Students Need in Subject Specific Guides
Ericka Raber, Research & Instruction Librarian With the wealth of information resources available, students often need help finding the information they need for research projects and papers. Libguides are selective lists of subscription databases, books, journals, and other resources available through the UI Libraries. Libguides are easily accessible from the Libraries’ website and ICONContinue reading “Research Resources Your Students Need in Subject Specific Guides”
Pick up your copy of the U.S. Constitution, Sept 17
September 17th marks the 226th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution. If you haven’t read the Constitution, now is your chance to get your very own copy to celebrate Constitution Day. Thanks to Representative Dave Loebsack, you can pick up a pocket-sized copy at the following locations tomorrow – while supplies last: AlthoughContinue reading “Pick up your copy of the U.S. Constitution, Sept 17”
Culshaw named University Librarian
John P. Culshaw, senior associate dean of libraries at the University of Colorado, Boulder, has been named university librarian for the University of Iowa, effective Aug. 1. Culshaw joined the university libraries at CU-Boulder in 1991 as central reference librarian. From 1996 to 2008, he oversaw the libraries’ Systems Department, providing leadership and direction forContinue reading “Culshaw named University Librarian”
Finals To-Do List: Pet a Dog on Tue, May 7 and Mon, May 13 from 4-7p
Big dogs, small dogs and everything in between from the Therapy Dogs of Johnson County will be in the Main Library for a finals study break on Tuesday, May 7 and Monday, May 13 from 4-7 p.m. in the Main Library rm 2032 (conference room adjacent to large computer lab). Therapy Dogs of Johnson CountyContinue reading “Finals To-Do List: Pet a Dog on Tue, May 7 and Mon, May 13 from 4-7p”
Madison Street entrance construction to begin next week
Within the next week work will begin constructing the new entrance to the library and learning commons on Madison Street. Because of this, Madison Street will be reduced to two lanes. At this time we are not sure how long Madison St. will be affected by this project. When the Learning Commons opens there willContinue reading “Madison Street entrance construction to begin next week”
David McCartney selected to 2013 Archives Leadership Institute
In a competitive application process consisting of nearly 100 candidates, David McCartney has been selected as a participant in the 2013 Archives Leadership Institute. David has been the University of Iowa Archivist in the Department of Special Collections and University Archives, University of Iowa Libraries, since January 2001. He currently serves as chair of theContinue reading “David McCartney selected to 2013 Archives Leadership Institute”
Celebrating Pi Day with…
Pie, of course. Before you head out for Spring Break, stop by the UI Libraries on Thursday, March 14 for the celebration. Grab an apple tartlet at: Art Library 9:15am & 1:45pm Hardin Library for the Health Sciences 1:59pm until gone Lichtenberger Engineering Library 1:59pm – 4:00pm Main Library 1:59pm – 2:59pm Pomerantz Business Library 10:00am untilContinue reading “Celebrating Pi Day with…”
Elevator B in Main Library Out of Service
The northwest elevator (B) in the Main Library is currently out of service for leveling problems. It is being adjusted and will be operational again soon.