Novelists Elizabeth Berg and Jane Hamilton, journalist and historian Adam Goodheart, and poets Camille Dungy and Robyn Schiff are among a rich lineup of writers who will take part in the Iowa City Book Festival (ICBF) this summer, the University of Iowa Libraries announced today. The ICBF is a three-day celebration of books, reading andContinue reading “Elizabeth Berg to headline the Iowa City Book Festival, July 15-17”
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Persson Recognized as Person with Heart & Soul
UI Librarian Dottie Persson was profiled along with dozens of other community members in the Iowa City Press-Citizen’s Heart & Soul publication. She is one who gives all she has to the community. Dottie’s giving nature is not news to the hundreds of students, faculty and staff members she has worked with during her years at theContinue reading “Persson Recognized as Person with Heart & Soul”
“You Say Khaddafi, I Say Gaddafi”
Got 15 minutes? Develop your research skills and learn about a database that will be sure to add credibility to your paper or speech. “You Say Khaddafi, I Say Gaddafi”: Focusing Foreign Media Coverage Wednesday, March 23thMain Library, Rm. 4037Noon – 12:15 Snacks Provided.
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
Walton earns NLM fellowship
Linda Walton, associate university librarian and director of the Hardin Library for the Health Sciences, has been accepted for the prestigious National Library of Medicine’s 2011 fellowship program in Biomedical Informatics held at the Marine Biological Laboratory located in Woods Hole, MA. This week-long survey course is designed to familiarize individuals with the application ofContinue reading “Walton earns NLM fellowship”
UI Libraries bind 10,000-page, two-foot thick book of poetry
The University of Iowa Libraries now has a massive volume of poetry in its collection, a 100-volume work of 10,000 pages of poetry, measuring two feet thick. The book, “Poetry City Marathon” was written by Iowa City poet Dave Morice (aka Dr. Alphabet) during a 100-day poetry marathon this summer. The marathon was a highlightContinue reading “UI Libraries bind 10,000-page, two-foot thick book of poetry”
UICB @ 25 Exhibit in Main Library
The new exhibition in the North Hall of the Main Library celebrates the 25th anniversary of the UI Center for the Book, UICB @ 25: The Future of a Legacy (www.lib.uiowa.edu/exhibits). The UICB is a unique program that conjoins training in the technique and artistry of bookmaking with research into the history and culture ofContinue reading “UICB @ 25 Exhibit in Main Library”
Measuring Our Worth
UI Libraries would like your comments regarding the type of information that you use for your research. In particular, we would like to know your experience with federal government information, the services provided, and how you find information that you need. Here’s a link to a 16-question survey that will help us better understand theContinue reading “Measuring Our Worth”
Iowa City Book Festival Named “Attraction of the Year”
Great cities of literature have great book festivals. Thanks to the Iowa City Book Festival, presented by The University of Iowa Libraries, Iowa City is no exception. The Iowa City Book Festival is the 2010 Iowa City/Coralville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Attraction of the Year. “The Iowa City Book Festival is just a wonderfulContinue reading “Iowa City Book Festival Named “Attraction of the Year””
Thank you to all our OA authors.
As the cost of journal subscriptions continues to rise, we need more authors like you to publish their scholarly work in open access journals. We hope that you’ll encourage your colleagues to do the same. If you have other questions about open access publishing, please feel free to talk with the library liaison in yourContinue reading “Thank you to all our OA authors.”