Sarah Keen recently completed her first academic year serving as university archivist in Special Collections and Archives in the University of Iowa Libraries She came to Iowa in August 2022 from upstate New York, where she served as Colgate University Libraries’ university archivist and head of Special Collections and University Archives. Previously, she was technicalContinue reading “University archivist Q&A: Sarah Keen”
Category Archives: Special Collections
William Anthony Lecture Series welcomes Yasmeen Khan
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”
Theatre Without Borders records now available to researchers
The records of Theatre Without Borders (TWB), donated to the University of Iowa Libraries Special Collections and Archives in 2021, are now open for research. The collection contains seven linear feet of administrative files, conference materials, subject files on theatre arts activities around the world, scripts, and more dating from 1983 to 2020. Theatre WithoutContinue reading “Theatre Without Borders records now available to researchers”
John Martin Rare Book Room expanding, receiving new reading room
Changes are coming to the John Martin Rare Book Room (JMRBR) in the Hardin Library for the Health Sciences that will provide researchers more access to books and space for hosting classes and events. A new, separate reading room will be constructed in the area just outside of the current JMRBR as part of aContinue reading “John Martin Rare Book Room expanding, receiving new reading room”
Preserving Hawkeye sports history, one digitized film at a time
From the hardwood to Pasadena and the asphalt track to wrestling mats, now you have an opportunity to help preserve Hawkeye sports history, including the 1959 Rose Bowl, and make it accessible to all through a film digitization project. The University of Iowa Libraries Special Collections and Archives and Conservation and Collections Care have anContinue reading “Preserving Hawkeye sports history, one digitized film at a time”
Nine student Libraries workers awarded scholarships for 2022-2023
We’re grateful every day for our student workers, whose contributions are foundational to the University of Iowa Libraries. They’re the vital engine behind everything we do, from the front desk at the Lichtenberger Engineering Library to the stacks at the Main Library. These dedicated students make time alongside their classes to create friendly, helpful environmentsContinue reading “Nine student Libraries workers awarded scholarships for 2022-2023”
UI Libraries recognizes first-generation staff and student workers
The University of Iowa Libraries is celebrating its student workers and staff who identify as first-generation students with opportunities to enjoy snacks, coffee, and other refreshments at the Main Library. It’s part of the university’s National First-Generation College Celebration held from Monday, Nov. 7 through Friday, Nov. 11, 2022. At Iowa, first-generation college students areContinue reading “UI Libraries recognizes first-generation staff and student workers”
Academy Award-nominated screenwriter Nicholas Meyer to share storytelling journey
From Sherlock Holmes to Star Trek, Nicholas Meyer’s celebrated career has spanned decades and different genres. Now, he’s making another trip back to where his storytelling journey began—the University of Iowa. The University Libraries is hosting “Writing for Screens: A Conversation with Nicholas Meyer” on Thursday, Oct. 13, from 7 to 8:15 p.m. in ShambaughContinue reading “Academy Award-nominated screenwriter Nicholas Meyer to share storytelling journey”
We have books and so much more… 10 ways your Libraries can help you
The University of Iowa Libraries are here to help. We provide vital opportunities for engaging in critical learning, research, creative work, and clinical care through staff expertise and exceptional collections. Here are 10 convenient services we provide to support your success. We look forward to assisting you! 1) There are seven University Libraries on campus.* Continue reading “We have books and so much more… 10 ways your Libraries can help you”
UI Libraries Receives NEH Grant to Increase Access to World-Renowned Sackner Archive
Special Collections and Archives at the University of Iowa Libraries was awarded a prestigious $350,000 grant supported by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). The funding will be used to make the Ruth and Marvin Sackner Archive of Concrete and Visual Poetry—the largest collection of its kind in the world—more accessible. The Sackner ArchiveContinue reading “UI Libraries Receives NEH Grant to Increase Access to World-Renowned Sackner Archive”