When the University of Iowa Libraries was founded in 1855, its collection consisted of 50 books shelved in a room no larger than a broom closet. Over the past 170 years, the Libraries has developed into its current incarnation, a world-class system with seven campus libraries; a state-of-the-art, high-density print preservation facility; and a museum-qualityContinue reading “For UI Libraries student employees, groundwork for success and epiphanies come with the job”
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Student employee spotlight: Charmirose “Sugar” Durante
Charmirose “Sugar” Durante’s journey to the Rita Benton Music Library at the University of Iowa began an ocean away in her home country of the Philippines.
Student employee spotlight: Carson Hartzog
“There was a lot of fear for me in coming back to school,” says Hartzog. “I was a bit older than the average student and wasn’t sure how well I’d fit into the student culture. The Art Library was one of the first places I connected to on campus.”
Student employee spotlight: Jiberle Mustefa
The senior from Iowa City is entering his fourth year as a library support associate at the Lichtenberger Engineering Library. Jiberle Mustefa’s final undergraduate year is underway. In May 2025, he’ll cross the stage at graduation to receive a BBA in management and a certificate in international business. But he’s also on track for anotherContinue reading “Student employee spotlight: Jiberle Mustefa”
Student employee spotlight: Emily Wieder
Student library employee Emily Wieder’s path to the International Dada Archive began even before she’d committed to pursuing her PhD at Iowa. She’d earned an BA in French here but hadn’t yet settled on a PhD program when she made an exploratory visit to the University of Iowa Libraries Special Collections and Archives. That’s whereContinue reading “Student employee spotlight: Emily Wieder”
The Libraries’ Book Model Collection binds the book’s past to its present
The University of Iowa Libraries’ Book Model Collection (BMC) is one of the only places in the world where a visitor can hold a facsimile of a Mesopotamian clay tablet in one hand and its electronic successor, the e-reader, in the other. This collection, which comprises more than 300 items housed in an alcove inContinue reading “The Libraries’ Book Model Collection binds the book’s past to its present”
Q&A: Meet Jade E. Davis, associate university librarian for teaching, learning, and research
Jade E. Davis joined the University of Iowa Libraries in October 2023 to take on the role of associate university librarian for teaching, learning, and research. Before her move to Iowa City, Davis served as the director of educational technology and learning management at the University of Pennsylvania Libraries in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Davis has extensive experienceContinue reading “Q&A: Meet Jade E. Davis, associate university librarian for teaching, learning, and research”
Eichacker-Harper family recipients of the University of Iowa Family Spirit Award
The Eichacker-Harper family has been making Iowa history for five generations. Now, the family has been recognized with the well-deserved University of Iowa Family Spirit Award for their longstanding contributions to the university. The Libraries is fortunate to work closely with Virginia Eichacker (BS ’87, JD ’92), who is a member of the Libraries AdvancementContinue reading “Eichacker-Harper family recipients of the University of Iowa Family Spirit Award”
Crafting the future of Conservation and Collections Care
The Library and Archives Conservation Education (LACE) fellowship preserves the past while training the conservators of tomorrow. With impressive collections and a legacy of excellence and innovation, the University of Iowa Libraries have long been known as a leader in the field of book conservation. Now, the reach of that reputation has extended further thanContinue reading “Crafting the future of Conservation and Collections Care”
Staff spotlights: Patricia Baird and Brad Ferrier
Every member of the Libraries staff brings something unique to our institution. And in every issue of Bindings, we take a closer look at the accomplishments of two staff members whose work makes a difference. This year, we caught up with Patricia Baird and Brad Ferrier, who were both selected to receive awards from theContinue reading “Staff spotlights: Patricia Baird and Brad Ferrier”