Inside the University of Iowa Libraries is your look behind-the-scenes to meet the people and discover the stories making our organization unique and valuable. From cutting-edge databases to rare books, join us to explore a world of research, preservation, and discovery that fosters student success through countless touchpoints. Chris Childs’ journey in librarianship began whenContinue reading “Inside the UI Libraries with Chris Childs”
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Here’s what entered the public domain in 2025
As of Jan. 1, 2025, all the books, films, songs, and art published in the 1920s or earlier are now public domain.
University archivist Q&A: Sarah Keen
Sarah Keen recently completed her first academic year serving as university archivist in Special Collections and Archives in the University of Iowa Libraries She came to Iowa in August 2022 from upstate New York, where she served as Colgate University Libraries’ university archivist and head of Special Collections and University Archives. Previously, she was technicalContinue reading “University archivist Q&A: Sarah Keen”
Change to Emeritus Faculty Borrowing
The policy to allow emeritus faculty at CIC libraries to be able to check out books at those libraries has recently been changed. To view more information about this service, visit http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/circ/reciprocal/ or http://ask.lib.uiowa.edu/a.php?qid=219626.
Math Journals Moving Location in Main Library
To improve findability for the journals held in the Main Library, the math collection journals are being moved from the 2nd floor to the 3rd floor and will be located adjacent to the other journals. Bookstacks staff are beginning to move these materials upstairs and in a few months you will be able to findContinue reading “Math Journals Moving Location in Main Library”
Business Library Closed June 20th and August 1st
In addition to the University Holiday, Saturday, July 4th, the Pomerantz Business Library will be closed two additional Saturdays this summer: June 20th and August 1st.
WorldCat is changing!
Beginning January 1, 2016, WorldCat is being upgraded with a different look and feel. The University of Iowa Libraries has access to this new version of WorldCat ahead of time, to help with a smooth transition. If you encounter problems or need help with the new interface, please contact your library liaison.
Main Library North Entrance and Graduate Study Room to Close Next Week
Due to construction on the Main Library Exhibit Space, the north entrance to the Main Library will be closed starting May 18th. The entrance is expected to reopen on Tuesday, May 26th. The third floor Graduate Study Room will also be closed Monday-Wednesday, May 18-20. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience.
Remote Delivery Service Available to Faculty
Will you be spending your summer doing research outside the Iowa City/Cedar Rapids metro area but still need access to library materials? Take advantage of our remote delivery service! While searching the library catalog, place a delivery request for remote delivery and enter in the address where the book should be delivered. We use UPSContinue reading “Remote Delivery Service Available to Faculty”
New Service for Faculty: Renew Your Loans Online
The University Libraries is pleased to announce that faculty, graduate students, honors students, and P&S staff will now be able to go online (via My Account) and renew annual loans (currently due in June 2015). You no longer need to bring your loans to a campus library to be renewed on-site. This service change seeksContinue reading “New Service for Faculty: Renew Your Loans Online”