On June 14, 1990 Mary Swander and Jane Anne Straw read from their book Parsnips in the Snow at Prairie Lights Bookstore in Iowa City. This was the first broadcast of “Live from Prairie Lights” on Iowa Public Radio. Today Swander is Iowa’s poet laureate, and this recording, and thousands of others like it, isContinue reading “Live from Prairie Lights Recordings in Special Collections”
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Survey Results for Electronic Resources Usage
The University of Iowa Libraries, in consultation with the Association of Research Libraries (ARL), implemented MINES (Measuring the Impact of Networked Electronic Services) during the summer of 2007. MINES is an online transaction-based survey designed to collect data on the purpose and frequency of use of electronic resources. The survey asks three multimple choice questionsContinue reading “Survey Results for Electronic Resources Usage”
Maps Department Asbestos Abatement
After prepping the Maps area last week, the actual abatement efforts began earlier today. Despite best intentions (and methods) a citrus-like smell can be detected in some areas of the building. We expect abatement to continue for much of this week. If the smell causes a problem for you, please consider using one of theContinue reading “Maps Department Asbestos Abatement”
Map Collection Project Update
University Facilities staff are preparing the Map Collection for asbestos abatement, which should begin next Tuesday. While the abatement project is underway, Map Collection’s entrance will be in the short hallway, to the east of the copy machines on third floor. The Map Collection and staff are still available to people needing to use the resources.Continue reading “Map Collection Project Update”
Iowa s First Lady Donates Book to Special Collections
Iowa’s First Lady Mari Culver recently donated a signed copy of Entertaining at Terrace Hill to the Louis Szathmary II Culinary Arts Collection at the University of Iowa Libraries. Culver made the donation on a visit to Iowa City in April for a Prairie Lights book-signing event. The cookbook features over 200 recipes from aroundContinue reading “Iowa s First Lady Donates Book to Special Collections”
When the World Spoke Arabic Film Series – May 20
Join us for the final evening in the six-part series When the World Spoke Arabic: The Golden Age of Arab Civilization. WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 7PM, ICPL, Meeting Rm. A “From Arabic to Latin: The Assimilation of Arab Knowledge” (26 min.) As dissension mounted between the rival Arab dynasties in Baghdad, Cordoba and Cairo, Christendom ralliedContinue reading “When the World Spoke Arabic Film Series – May 20”
Open House and Exhibit in Martin Rare Book Room – May 14
The open house and exhibit, “De Partu Hominis; Six Centuries of Obstetrics,” will feature rare books on childbirth from the 15th through the 20th centuries. Visitors can view and page through early atlases and manuals used by midwives and physicians featuring illustrations and descriptions of birthing chairs, forceps, caesarean section, the development of anesthesia, andContinue reading “Open House and Exhibit in Martin Rare Book Room – May 14”
Finals Stimulus Package @ your library
To help students prepare for finals, the UI Libraries has put together a Finals Stimulus Package: FREE POP! Main Library, North Exhibition Hall Sunday, May 10 – Tuesday, May 12 @ 11 p.m. (while supplies last) Lichtenberger Engineering, Mathematical Sciences and Physics Libraries Monday, May 11 (while supplies last) Biological Sciences, Pomerantz Business, Geoscience andContinue reading “Finals Stimulus Package @ your library”
When the World Spoke Arabic Film Series – May 6
Join us for the fifth evening of the six-part series When the World Spoke Arabic: The Golden Age of Arab Civilization. WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 7PM, ICPL, Meeting Rm. A “The Thousand and One Nights: A Historical Perspective” (27 min.) Encompassing fairy tales, romances, legends, fables, parables, and anecdotes, The Thousand and One Nights is aContinue reading “When the World Spoke Arabic Film Series – May 6”
Swine Flu Information Resource Guide
Hardin librarians have developed an information guide about Swine Flu. All of the information contained in the guide is free and open to the public. http://guides.lib.uiowa.edu/swineflu