In March 2023, Conservation and Collections Care at the University of Iowa Libraries welcomed Yasmeen Khan as the featured speaker for its William Anthony Conservation Lecture for Book and Paper Conservators and Bookbinders, a celebrated event for the UI book arts community and beyond. During the hybrid lecture, Khan reflected on her career in conservationContinue reading “William Anthony Lecture Series welcomes Yasmeen Khan”
Category Archives: Preservation
SEEKING NOMINATIONS: Arthur Benton University Librarian’s Award for Excellence
The University Libraries is seeking nominations for the Arthur Benton University Librarian’s Award for Excellence. Funded by a generous endowment, this prestigious award acknowledges a library staff member’s professional contributions in the practice of librarianship, service to the profession, scholarship, or leadership which has had a significant impact or innovation to the operations of theContinue reading “SEEKING NOMINATIONS: Arthur Benton University Librarian’s Award for Excellence”
William Anthony Lecture
The University of Iowa Libraries’ Preservation and Conservation presents: The William Anthony Conservation LectureThursday, October 8, 2015, 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.Adler Journalism Building, E105Gary Frost, guest lecturer“Great Legacy, Great Prospects — The Historical Bookbinding Model Collection at Iowa” A reception will follow. All UI students, faculty, staff and Iowa City area community members are invited toContinue reading “William Anthony Lecture”
Corridor Collaboration: Preserving Cedar Rapids’ History
The flood of 2008 threatened to destroy many of Cedar Rapids’ treasured artifacts. Since then, the University of Iowa Libraries’ Conservation Lab treated over 7,500 items, 100 boxes of manuscripts, and 11,000 single sheets affected by the disaster. On April 23 the UI Alumni Association will co-host a Lifelong Learning event at the National CzechContinue reading “Corridor Collaboration: Preserving Cedar Rapids’ History”
Check out books and eat them too… Edible Books Festival, April 1
The University of Iowa Libraries invites faculty, staff, students, and the community to celebrate the annual International Edible Books Festival April 1 by crafting a delicious book to share and, of course, eat. To participate, follow two simple rules: entries must be edible, and they must have something to do with books as shapes and/orContinue reading “Check out books and eat them too… Edible Books Festival, April 1”
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”
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.”
Osher Institute offers inside look at Libraries Conservation Lab – July 22
“The Inner Workings of the UI Libraries Conservation Lab” will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m., July 22, at the University of Iowa Main Library Conservation Lab. The program is part of the “Wednesday Night at the Lab” series offered by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the UI. The course fee is $5Continue reading “Osher Institute offers inside look at Libraries Conservation Lab – July 22”
Kraft to Serve as State Disaster Preparedness Planning Co-Director
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Dave Loebsack (IA-02) announced the Institute of Museum and Library Sciences awarded a grant of $40,000 to develop a statewide disaster preparedness and response plan for Iowa. “Iowa is home to many unique cultural and historical treasures,” said Congressman Loebsack. “I am pleased to announce funding that will establish an actionContinue reading “Kraft to Serve as State Disaster Preparedness Planning Co-Director”
Conservation Lab Restores Artifacts from African American Museum of Iowa
The Conservation Laboratory at the University of Iowa Libraries has completed restoration of 23 flood-damaged artifacts from the African American Historical Museum and Cultural Center of Iowa in Cedar Rapids. The media is invited to be the lab at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, when Susan Kuecker, museum curator, comes to the Conservation Lab toContinue reading “Conservation Lab Restores Artifacts from African American Museum of Iowa”