Three trailblazers who led the national effort for gender equality in athletics are being honored through a new fund dedicated to collecting, archiving, and highlighting their achievements and the efforts of other women. The Three Women for Equality: Christine Grant, Peggy Burke, and Bonnie Slatton Fund is made possible by a generous gift from LarkContinue reading “NEW: Three Women for Equality: Christine Grant, Peggy Burke, and Bonnie Slatton Fund”
Category Archives: Main Library
Fair Use Week (February 21-25)
During the week of February 21, we celebrate Fair Dealing/Fair Use Week, which uplifts the Fair Use Doctrine and the educational and creative expression that it allows. Fair use of copyrighted information is a right that is guaranteed in the U.S. Code and allows us to use copyrighted material within the contexts of education, parody,Continue reading “Fair Use Week (February 21-25)”
Reflection Room at Main Library Now Open
The University of Iowa Libraries are committed to providing services that support the success and well-being of campus community members. The Reflection Room at the Main Library is open to all students, staff, faculty, and visitors with borrowing privileges. Room 2060 on the second floor serves as a designated reflection space, providing a quiet areaContinue reading “Reflection Room at Main Library Now Open”
Tadoku Hour: reading in Japanese for fun!
By Tsuyoshi Harada This semester, the UI Japanese Program and the UI Libraries are presenting Tadoku Club, which offers opportunities for anyone to enjoy reading Japanese books at a comfortable setting. Tadoku (多読) means reading a lot of books for fun. We have a variety of Japanese books suitable for all levels of learners, includingContinue reading “Tadoku Hour: reading in Japanese for fun!”
Evidence Synthesis Institute
By Kelly Hangauer In August 2021, I had the opportunity to participate in the Evidence Synthesis Institute. This four-day online institute is funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and is a partnership between University of Minnesota, Cornell University, and Carnegie Mellon University. The goal of the institute is to equip librariansContinue reading “Evidence Synthesis Institute”
DVD Display, July 27 – Recent Acquisitions
Welcome to our rotating DVD display, here we will present a themed selection of titles for you to browse. If you would like to borrow a DVD, just click the link below the title and sign in with your Hawk ID and password to make a request. Thanks for browsing! Parasite Bong Joon Ho bringsContinue reading “DVD Display, July 27 – Recent Acquisitions”
New Book Display – July 8, 2021
Welcome to the Library’s virtual New Book Shelf. Here we will present new titles for you to browse and check out. Titles listed here will be monographs published in the current year. If you see a title you would like to borrow, please click the link below the item and sign in with your HawkContinue reading “New Book Display – July 8, 2021”
New Book Display July 1, 2021
Welcome to the Library’s virtual New Book Shelf. Here we will present new titles for you to browse and check out. Titles listed here will be monographs published in the current year. If you see a title you would like to borrow, please click the link below the item and sign in with your HawkContinue reading “New Book Display July 1, 2021”
UI Latinx Council recognizes Rachel Garza Carreón with an award named in her honor
The UI Latinx Council Executive Board has created the Rachel Garza Carreón IMPACT Award to recognize her valuable work with the Latinx community at the University of Iowa. The award will recognize long-time UI Latinx community members who have contributed years of service at University of Iowa and who have made a lasting impact withContinue reading “UI Latinx Council recognizes Rachel Garza Carreón with an award named in her honor”
Digital DVD Display
Welcome to our rotating DVD display, here we will present a themed selection of titles for you to browse. If you would like to borrow a DVD, just click the link below the title and sign in with your Hawk ID and password to make a request. Thanks for browsing! LGBTQ+ movies for Pride MonthContinue reading “Digital DVD Display”