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”
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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”
Looking for Lucretia, Elizabeth and Susan B.: women who put the “rage” in suffrage
Got 15 minutes? Develop your research skills and learn about a database that will be sure to add credibility to your paper or speech. Looking for Lucretia, Elizabeth, and Susan B. : women who put the rage in suffrage: Wednesday, March 9th Main Library, Rm. 4037Noon – 12:15Snacks Provided
Today’s Hot Topic: underage drinking on campus
Do you have a speech or a paper due on a current event? You’ve come to the right place. In 15 minutes, you’ll develop your research skills and learn about a database that will be sure to add credibility to your paper or speech. These mini-workshop are like veggies for your brain! Topic: Underage DrinkingWednesday, February 23,Continue reading “Today’s Hot Topic: underage drinking on campus”
Invisible Book-a-Thon Closes City of Literature Exhibit
As the City of Literature: Literary Life in Iowa City exhibit comes to a close this week, Dr. Alphabet will perform a reading. His costume has been on display throughout the exhibit. Thursday, Nov. 18th, 20103:00 – 5:00 PMNorth Exhibit Hall, Main Library
International Writers to read in Main Library, Oct 29
The International Writing Program will bring their Friday evening reading to the UI Main Library on Oct. 29 at 5 p.m. Ms. Yong Mee Cho from South Korea and Ms. Lai Chu Hon from Hong Kong will read from their work. Ms. Cho is the author of four poetry collections and the recipient of theContinue reading “International Writers to read in Main Library, Oct 29”
Flooring Project in Main Library
Work to remove the carpeting in front of the cafe and the alcove seating area between the entrance and exit at the south end starts this Friday. The first step will be to remove existing carpet and seal off the area(s) so prep work can begin. During this two week project neither staff nor public willContinue reading “Flooring Project in Main Library”
Morrow Emmy on display at Main Library
The Emmy Award that Barry Morrow received for writing the 1981 TV movie “Bill” is now on display in the University of Iowa Main Library in the Special Collections on the third floor. Morrow, an award-winning screenwriter who worked at the UI from 1974 to 1981, gave the Emmy to the university earlier this year. IncludedContinue reading “Morrow Emmy on display at Main Library”
Lasers in the Library, Mar 25 at 7 p.m.
On May 16, 1960, working at Hughes Research Laboratories in Malibu, California, Theodore Maiman and his co-workers C. K. Asawa and I. J. D’Haenens switched on a makeshift device that they had assembled, and hoped for the best. The device was revolutionary, yet deceptively simple and elegant–its essence was a powerful coiled flash lamp surroundingContinue reading “Lasers in the Library, Mar 25 at 7 p.m.”
What is the future of the print book? Mar 10 at 4 p.m.
What is the future of the print book in a context of its digital delivery? Wide redefinition is in progress in fields as diverse as neurology of reading, digital preservation, e-book marketing, and technology of print on demand. Book Studies ForumWednesday, March 10 at 4-5:30 p.m.Main Library Second Floor Conference Room (2032) Discussion extends fromContinue reading “What is the future of the print book? Mar 10 at 4 p.m.”