Louise Rosenfield Noun, social activist, art collector, author, philanthropist and co-founder of the Iowa Women’s Archives, was born in Des Moines, Iowa, in 1908. Noun became widely recognized for her leadership and commitment to a number of organizations and causes. Please join us in a celebration of her life with cake and conversation. Wednesday, DecemberContinue reading “Louise Noun: Centenary Celebration – Dec 3”
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Digital Libraries and Digital Humanities – Nov 17
With the increasing importance of interdisciplinary research, and the increasing need for academic libraries to assume roles of information originator previously handled by others, new research alliances are forming on many university campuses. Join us for a presentation by Dr. Richard Furuta from Texas A&M University, “Digital Libraries and Digital Humanities: Experiences with Research PartnershipsContinue reading “Digital Libraries and Digital Humanities – Nov 17”
One Bean, One Vote – Nov 4
Is the election becoming a little too intense for you? Lighten up by casting your Great Northern Bean to vote in the Main Library’s strictly unofficial presidential bean poll on Election Day, Nov. 4th. The bean poll will be located at the kiosk near the Information Desk at the Main Library. Here’s how it works; simplyContinue reading “One Bean, One Vote – Nov 4”
REMINDER: Flu Vaccine Clinic – Oct 28
This year due to the closure of the IMU, the Flu Vaccine Clinic will be held in the Main Library in the Second Floor Study Lounge (directly upstairs from the the North Circulation Desk). The Clinic will be held on TODAY Tuesday, October 28 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Managing Through Adversity: Iowa Libraries and Flood of 2008
How did librarians manage the natural disasters throughout Eastern Iowa? Please join the School of Library and Information Science for this exciting and informative panel as those in the trenches relay their first-hand knowledge of disaster planning, managing volunteers, preservation efforts at area museums and libraries, and ongoing activities by public and academic libraries toContinue reading “Managing Through Adversity: Iowa Libraries and Flood of 2008”
Raising the Dead? History, Health Reform and the 2008 Election – Oct 28
In this election season, competing proposals for health reform have again taken center stage. Colin Gordon, the author of Dead on Arrival: The Politics of Health in Twentieth Century America, will place these proposals—and their prospects for success—in historical perspective. Colin Gordon, Ph.D. is a professor of history at the University of Iowa, specializing inContinue reading “Raising the Dead? History, Health Reform and the 2008 Election – Oct 28”
A Long Way Gone Book Discussion – Oct 22
There may be as many as 300,000 child soldiers, hopped-up on drugs and wielding AK-47s, in more than fifty conflicts around the world. Ishmael Beah used to be one of them. He is one of the first to tell his story in his own words. As part of the One Community, One Book project, theContinue reading “A Long Way Gone Book Discussion – Oct 22”
African Film Screening – Oct 15
In collaboration with the UI Center for Human Rights One Community, One Book project and the African Studies department sponsored screenings of related films. Wednesday, October 15, 7:00 p.m. Iowa City Public Library Meeting Room A Ezra is the first film to give an African perspective on the disturbing phenomenon of abducting child soldiers intoContinue reading “African Film Screening – Oct 15”
Frost Exhibits in Gallery Walk
University of Iowa Libraries’ conservator Gary Frost is working with Iowa City artists Emily Martin and Loret Mast to create an exhibit for Friday’s Gallery Walk at MidWestOne Bank (formerly Iowa State Bank) in downtown Iowa City. Frost will focus his exhibit pieces on “Saving Collections: Storm and Salvage” and “Saving Collections: Recovery and Protection.” The GalleryContinue reading “Frost Exhibits in Gallery Walk”
Build a Library and They Will Come – Oct 1
Will there be libraries in 2020? While none of us have perfect future vision, I think the answer to that must be “yes, if…” Mark Sandler, Director, Center for Library Initiatives, Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC) will give this year’s library speaker series presentation on Wednesday, October 1at 10 a.m. in the Senate Chamber ofContinue reading “Build a Library and They Will Come – Oct 1”