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A head-to-toe conservation treatment
As a student intern at the time in Conservation and Collections Care, I had the opportunity to do a complete treatment for this amazing anatomical flap book.
Open Access Week 2025
Celebrate International Open Access Week with the University of Iowa Libraries on Oct. 20–26. This year’s theme is “Who owns our knowledge?” and it focuses on the questions: Where has knowledge come from? How is knowledge created and shared? Whose voices are recognized and valued? Open Access Week is a time for open access professionalsContinue reading “Open Access Week 2025”
Nine featured books from the John Martin Rare Book Room
Explore nine of the latest additions to the John Martin Rare Book Room (JMRBR) collection.
Supplemental Instruction moves to Main Library
Most Supplemental Instruction (SI) sessions have moved from the Iowa Memorial Union (IMU) to a new location on the second floor of the Main Library. This space—the Academic Resource Center (LIB 2024)—will host the majority of SI sessions during the fall and spring semesters, with plans to transition to a permanent Main Library location inContinue reading “Supplemental Instruction moves to Main Library”
Big Ten Open Books launches second collection
In partnership with eight Big Ten-affiliated university presses, the Big Ten Academic Alliance’s Center for Library Programs has expanded the Big Ten Open Books project with the publication of the second 100-book collection. The second collection is centered on Indigenous North Americans. The works included in the collection have all been previously published in printContinue reading “Big Ten Open Books launches second collection”
Big Ten Academic Alliance and Springer Nature announce first-ever unlimited Open Access Publishing Agreement in the Americas
“No fees, no caps, no limits, no hassle.” Faculty across the Big Ten Academic Alliance gain unprecedented access and publishing freedom in Springer hybrid journals. The Big Ten Academic Alliance has signed a two-year Open Publishing Agreement with Springer Nature, making it the publisher’s first truly unlimited and uncapped open access agreement in the Americas.Continue reading “Big Ten Academic Alliance and Springer Nature announce first-ever unlimited Open Access Publishing Agreement in the Americas “
Announcing 12 new UI OpenHawks projects for 2025–2026
The University of Iowa Libraries has funded 12 OpenHawks grant proposals, which will support faculty efforts to replace or avoid high-cost textbooks with Open Educational Resources (OER) for enhanced student success. The projects, which are set to be completed in January 2027, will save UI students approximately $100,000 in the first year of use alone.Continue reading “Announcing 12 new UI OpenHawks projects for 2025–2026”
Remembering Pam Spitzmueller
We are saddened by the news of Pamela Spitzmueller passing on March 13, 2025. Pam was the University of Iowa Libraries’ second conservator, serving from 1989–1999. After leaving Iowa, Pam was the chief conservator for Special Collections in the Harvard University and College Libraries where she directed the Special Collections Conservation Lab in the WeissmanContinue reading “Remembering Pam Spitzmueller”
Inside the UI Libraries with Christine Bellomy
Inside the University of Iowa Libraries is your look behind-the-scenes to meet the people and discover the stories making our organization unique and valuable. From cutting-edge databases to rare books, join us to explore a world of research, preservation, and discovery that fosters student success through countless touchpoints. Christine Bellomy is a library cataloger byContinue reading “Inside the UI Libraries with Christine Bellomy”