As of Jan. 1, 2025, all the books, films, songs, and art published in the 1920s or earlier are now public domain.
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Student employee spotlight: Charmirose “Sugar” Durante
Charmirose “Sugar” Durante’s journey to the Rita Benton Music Library at the University of Iowa began an ocean away in her home country of the Philippines.
Lawrence retires as director of Hardin Library for the Health Sciences
Janna Lawrence retired as the director of the Hardin Library for the Health Sciences in November 2024. She was a cornerstone of Hardin Library for 17-and-a half-years, serving the last five years in the top leadership role as the director of Hardin with unparalleled dedication and vision for the organization. During her tenure at HardinContinue reading “Lawrence retires as director of Hardin Library for the Health Sciences”
Inside the UI Libraries with Andrea Anderson
From teaching classes to providing support at the Just Ask Desk in the Main Library, Andrea helps students develop important research skills and fosters a sense of curiosity about the information around them.
Student employee spotlight: Izabella Botto
A conversation with Izabella Botto makes one thing immediately clear: Botto is a true believer in the Libraries.
Inside the UI Libraries with Maggie Halterman-Dess
Being forklift certified is not typically a part of a librarian’s job requirements, but Maggie Halterman-Dess operates one daily to reach shelves up to 22 feet high at the University of Iowa Libraries Annex.
Student employee spotlight: Jiberle Mustefa
The senior from Iowa City is entering his fourth year as a library support associate at the Lichtenberger Engineering Library. Jiberle Mustefa’s final undergraduate year is underway. In May 2025, he’ll cross the stage at graduation to receive a BBA in management and a certificate in international business. But he’s also on track for anotherContinue reading “Student employee spotlight: Jiberle Mustefa”
Learning about Diamond Open Access–OA Week 2024
During the week of Oct. 21–27, 2024, the University of Iowa Libraries is celebrating International Open Access Week by sharing updates and information about all things open access. In the Libraries’ Scholarly Impact Department, we get a lot of questions from UI authors who are interested in publishing their research open access (OA), but don’tContinue reading “Learning about Diamond Open Access–OA Week 2024”
Inside the UI Libraries with Lindsay Moen
What do Peter Rabbit and student success have in common? They are both reasons that Lindsay Moen loves her work in Special Collections and Archives at the University of Iowa Libraries.
Jane Roth reflects on term as Libraries Advancement Council chair, commitment to university
For Jane Roth, the connection to the University of Iowa started with her mother and father—and it’s continued to grow thanks to her commitment to helping students be as successful as possible during their time on campus and beyond. Roth recently completed her one-year term as chair of the Libraries Advancement Council (LAC), which activelyContinue reading “Jane Roth reflects on term as Libraries Advancement Council chair, commitment to university”