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UI Libraries Celebrate Mahrya Burnett, Benton Award Recipient
Mahrya Burnett has been named the 2022 recipient of the Arthur Benton University Librarian’s Award for Excellence for her impactful contributions to the future of Open Educational Resources (OERs). As a scholarly communications librarian at the University of Iowa Libraries, Burnett champions advancing OER efforts that allow students to use textbooks and other resources withoutContinue reading “UI Libraries Celebrate Mahrya Burnett, Benton Award Recipient”
Linda Walton Receives the Marcia C. Noyes Award from the Medical Library Association
Linda Walton has been recognized with the 2023 Marcia C. Noyes Award, the highest distinction given by the Medical Library Association (MLA). This competitive national award is presented to a nominee with a longstanding and sustained record of excellence in medical librarianship. Walton’s nomination was supported by colleagues from throughout her distinguished 38-year career asContinue reading “Linda Walton Receives the Marcia C. Noyes Award from the Medical Library Association”
Here’s What Entered the Public Domain in 2023
1927 was a big year for the arts. It brought new fictional works from Virginia Woolf, A. A. Milne, Edith Wharton, Herman Hesse, and Franz Kafka. It gave us audio hits including Irving Berlin’s “Puttin’ on the Ritz” and the soundtrack to Ira and George Gershwin’s Funny Face. Movie audiences saw (and heard) the firstContinue reading “Here’s What Entered the Public Domain in 2023”
Meet the 9 Student Library Workers Awarded Scholarships for 2022-2023
We’re grateful every day for our student workers, whose contributions are foundational to the University of Iowa Libraries. They’re the vital engine behind everything we do, from the front desk at the Lichtenberger Engineering Library to the stacks at the Main Library. These dedicated students make time alongside their classes to create friendly, helpful environmentsContinue reading “Meet the 9 Student Library Workers Awarded Scholarships for 2022-2023”
All Library Locations closed Thurs Dec 22 | Fri Dec 23 due to winter storm
The National Weather Service is forecasting severe weather beginning Wednesday evening and extending through Saturday morning, with the greatest threat for dangerous wind chills on Thursday and Friday. To minimize nonessential travel, all library locations will be closed on Thursday, Dec. 22, and Friday, Dec. 23. Remote access to library resources and online services are expectedContinue reading “All Library Locations closed Thurs Dec 22 | Fri Dec 23 due to winter storm”
Taking on Finals Week with Help from the UI Libraries
Even the most unflappable students tend to feel stress spiking in the final week of the semester, when exams and essays loom. It’s also one of the busiest seasons at the UI Libraries, with visitors seeking energy and focus among the stacks. We’ve put together a list of recommendations and activities to help you findContinue reading “Taking on Finals Week with Help from the UI Libraries”