During the month of Open Access week (October 23-29, 2017) we will be highlighting a number of guest posts from University of Iowa Faculty and Staff who have personal experience making their work Open Access. We appreciate their contributions. The six, and final post is by Kanchna Ramchandran, Associate Research Scientist, Department of Psychiatry. One of the ultimateContinue reading “Guest Post: OA Publishing – The Sensible Way Forward”
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Find James Alan McPherson’s work at the UI Libraries
Writer James Alan McPherson, professor in the Iowa Writers’ Workshop and winner of the Pulitzer, MacArthur, and Guggenheim, died July 27, 2016. He was 72. Find these McPherson works at the UI Libraries:
An Evening with Filmmaker Nicholas Meyer
Photo credit: Nicholas Meyer on set with Leonard Nimoy during the shooting of Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country. The photo is archived in the University of Iowa Libraries’ Special Collections as part of a collection donated by Nicholas Meyer. The UI Libraries is pleased to host Nicholas Meyer, who will make an appearance asContinue reading “An Evening with Filmmaker Nicholas Meyer”
Free Movie: CinemAbility
The Universtiy of Iowa Libraries is proud to present a screening of the documentary CinemAbility on Thursday, November 12 at 6:30pm in Shambaugh Auditorium. From the early days of silent films to present day, from Chaplin to X-Men, disability portrayals are ever changing. This dynamic documentary takes a detailed look at the evolution of “disability” in entertainment by going behindContinue reading “Free Movie: CinemAbility”
Discussions in Progress: About Military Life
Discussions in Progress: About Military Life is a four-day event series offered by Military & Veteran Student Services in the Center for Diversity & Enrichment and the UI Libraries. The events will be held Monday, November 9 through Thursday, November 12 in the Main Library Learning Commons. This event series is designed to: Each day willContinue reading “Discussions in Progress: About Military Life”
Celebrate Valentine’s Day at the University of Iowa Main Library
Have you been searching for a good book to spend Valentine’s Day with? Want to use your card game skills to attract a mate? Looking for a rare book to discuss over dinner with that special someone? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you should stop by the UI Main Library this week toContinue reading “Celebrate Valentine’s Day at the University of Iowa Main Library”
Main Library North Entrance Without ADA Access through September 2015
ADA access via the North entrance of the Main Library will not be available during construction of the new Main Library Exhibit Space next to Shambaugh Auditorium. Regular access will be available through one of the North entrance doors. Patrons needing ADA access are directed to use the East and South doors. This restriction will remain inContinue reading “Main Library North Entrance Without ADA Access through September 2015”
Footprints of Our International Students: Why Should We Care?
University Libraries welcomes Dr. Camile Alire, past president of America Library Association for Ada Stoflet lecture Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at 3:00 p.m., Old Capitol Senate Chamber Who are our international students? What are some of the challenges they face studying in the U.S.? How can we best serve them? Dr. Camila Alire responds toContinue reading “Footprints of Our International Students: Why Should We Care?”
Finals Week in the Libraries
As you finish prepare for your exams, the Libraries have some things planned to help you stay balanced. Study all night, Main Library will be open 24/7, May 9-16. Pet a dog, 4-7PM, May 13 — Therapy Dogs of Johnson County will be in Main Library room 2032 for you to cuddle and relax with. MayContinue reading “Finals Week in the Libraries”
Congratulations to Stephen Sturgeon
Congratulations to Stephen Sturgeon, who has been appointed adjunct assistant professor in the English Department! Needless to say, this is quite an honor, and an indication of the high esteem in which he is held by the faculty. Kudos, Stephen!