Pi, Greek letter, is the symbol for the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter. Pi Day is celebrated by math enthusiasts around the world on March 14th. Pi = 3.1415926535…. Pi is used in many different fields and can be seen in our everyday lives. It may be seen in art,Continue reading “Celebrate Pi Day (belatedly) at the Libraries on March 19”
Category Archives: Main Library
Books are on the Move…
As we prepare to renovate the Main Library – to build the Learning Commons on the first floor and create staff space on the fifth floor, we will be moving books and shelving in the building. We will be shifting the entire collection in the Main Library. A stream of books from the Z callContinue reading “Books are on the Move…”
Famine in Historical Context
Looking for primary resources for your speech or paper, but don’t have lots of time? This month’s focus is on locating primary documents that report on famine, food security, and humanitarian aid. Learn transferable skills that can be applied to nearly all topics. These mini-workshops are like veggies for your brain! http://guides.lib.uiowa.edu/skill_builder
On the Move in the Main Library
If you’ve been in the Main Library recently, you’ve noticed some activity. We’re getting ready for beginning of construction that will transform the first floor of the Main Library into a learning commons. There have been movers pushing carts of books around and now student employees are dismantling bookshelves on the east side of the second floor and theContinue reading “On the Move in the Main Library”
DSPH Pecha-Kucha! October 26
The Digital Studio for the Public Humanities – DSPH – invites you to attend “DSPH Pecha-Kucha!,” our first public event , on Wednesday, October 26 – from 5 to 6:30 pm at the DLS | DSPH space in the northwest corner of the The University of Iowa Main Library on the ground floor. We’ll haveContinue reading “DSPH Pecha-Kucha! October 26”
Teetotalers vs. Bootleggers – the 100-year road to Prohibition
Looking for primary resources for your speech or paper, but don’t have lots of time? Join librarian Marianne Mason for 15 minutes of “brainfood.” This week’s focus is on primary resources documenting the Temperance Movement, the passage of Prohibition and its repeal. Learn transferable skills that can be applied to nearly all topics. These mini-workshopsContinue reading “Teetotalers vs. Bootleggers – the 100-year road to Prohibition”
Organize your citations and learn to use RefWorks in two workshops
The University of Iowa Libraries will offer two introductory workshops on RefWorks. RefWorks is a web-based service that enables you to save bibliographic citations from the library catalog and other library databases. Both workshops will be held in 1015A LIB (1st floor, northwest corner of Main Library, located in the Digital Studio for Public Humanities).Continue reading “Organize your citations and learn to use RefWorks in two workshops”
Thought Balloons: Talking about Comics, Oct 4
Drop in at the Main Library’s Comic Book Café and share your thoughts about comics: creating them, reading them, collecting them. Tell us what your favorite comic is (and why). Bring your own creations, or listen to others talk about journaling through comics, or the history of comics, or the comic book industry. Learn aboutContinue reading “Thought Balloons: Talking about Comics, Oct 4”
Chemistry: It’s FUN-damental
A demonstration on the Wonders of Chemistry will take be conducted by Lou Messerle, Chemistry Professor Thursday, September 8th4pmMain Library North Exhibition Hall The University of Iowa Libraries has compiled an exhibit celebrating the International Year of Chemistry 2011 as well as emphasizing how fundamental chemistry is and how it can be seen in everydayContinue reading “Chemistry: It’s FUN-damental”
Recycle it in the Main Library
Papers, bottles and boxes are cluttering our landfills, when we can easily divert those used materials to a new life by recycling them. With this in mind, 20 large recycling bins were placed throughout the five floors of the Main Library this summer. In addition to providing locations to recycle redeemable cans and bottles, andContinue reading “Recycle it in the Main Library”