Janna Lawrence, Assistant Director of the Hardin Library for Health Sciences, is president-elect of the Midwest Chapter/Medical Library Association. She will serve as president-elect, president and past-president for the Chapter. Janna will preside over the October 2012 annual meeting to be held in Rochester, MN.
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Orange for Open Access
The University of Iowa Libraries joins thousands of other academic research libraries worldwide in celebration of Open Access Week, which is now in its fourth year. To draw attention to this important issue facing faculty, students and librarians, we’re turning our website orange in recognition of Open Access. We see this as an opportunity forContinue reading “Orange for Open Access”
The Anesthesia for the First Heart Transplant: Cape Town 1967
The world was shaken when an unknown South African surgeon, Christian Bernard, performed the world’s first human-to-human heart transplant in 1967. Come hear the story of how the groundwork was laid, the young donor gave up her life, the recipient was selected and the world reacted to this magnificent surgical feat. Franklin Scamman, M.D.Professor, DepartmentContinue reading “The Anesthesia for the First Heart Transplant: Cape Town 1967”
Not Just Another Pretty Face
Hardin Library’s newest exhibit traces the history of the dubious attempts to divine personality characteristics by analyzing the size, shape, structure and composition of the human head. It was Aristotle who coined the term, “physiognomy” to support his own writings and inclinations on the subject. Since that time the notion that character and personality areContinue reading “Not Just Another Pretty Face”
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”
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
Koffel Recognized by College of Pharmacy
Jonathan Koffel, education and outreach librarian, recently received special recognition from the UI College of Pharmacy for his teaching and outreach efforts. The award was based on votes and comments from Pharmacy students and was awarded at the College’s annual reception held to honor scholarship recipients and Teacher of the Year award winners. Continue reading “Koffel Recognized by College of Pharmacy”
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”
Flood Recovery Health Information
Librarians at the Hardin Library for the Health Sciences have compiled links to important health information in an online resource guide. http://guides.lib.uiowa.edu/floodrecovery For other health information related questions, please Ask a Librarian.
Rare Book Room Open House – May 15
The John Martin Rare Book Room will hold its annual open house on Thursday, May 15 from 4:30 to 7:30. The exhibit, “’No Small Presumption’–Surgical Works From Six Centuries,” will feature rare books from the earliest days of surgery through the twentieth century. The event is open to the public. Although chloroform and ether were not widelyContinue reading “Rare Book Room Open House – May 15”