When the University of Iowa Libraries was founded in 1855, its collection consisted of 50 books shelved in a room no larger than a broom closet. Over the past 170 years, the Libraries has developed into its current incarnation, a world-class system with seven campus libraries; a state-of-the-art, high-density print preservation facility; and a museum-qualityContinue reading “For UI Libraries student employees, groundwork for success and epiphanies come with the job”
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Two graduate student employees receive Academic Enrichment Awards from the UI Libraries
Each year, the University of Iowa Libraries recognizes two graduate student employees for their contributions to the institution and the library or department in which they work. Recipients of an Academic Enrichment Award (AEA) receive a scholarship of $2,500 and are selected by a committee based on their application essays and input from their supervisors.Continue reading “Two graduate student employees receive Academic Enrichment Awards from the UI Libraries”
Student employee spotlight: Juliann Pawlowski
Juliann Pawlowski studies biomedical engineering and works at the front desk of the Sciences Library. Originally from Plainfield, Illinois, she was drawn to the University of Iowa by its welcoming environment. Juliann quickly became involved in campus life when she arrived, joining the American Cancer Society as well as the Society of Women in EngineeringContinue reading “Student employee spotlight: Juliann Pawlowski”
15 student library workers receive scholarships for 2024–25
We are proud to celebrate and learn from them as they share how their time in the Libraries has influenced their interests, wellbeing, and future plans. Be sure to congratulate the following students when you see them at the Libraries!
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.
Student employee spotlight: Carson Hartzog
“There was a lot of fear for me in coming back to school,” says Hartzog. “I was a bit older than the average student and wasn’t sure how well I’d fit into the student culture. The Art Library was one of the first places I connected to on campus.”
Student employee spotlight: Izabella Botto
A conversation with Izabella Botto makes one thing immediately clear: Botto is a true believer in the Libraries.
Author Q + A: Carmen Maria Machado
Acclaimed author, Hawkeye, former student library employee Carmen Maria Machado has seen the stacks from every angle: as reader, shelver, and writer. And during her time at the Iowa Writers’ Workshop, she came to appreciate the UI Libraries as study spaces and research resources. The Her Body and Other Parties author chatted with us aboutContinue reading “Author Q + A: Carmen Maria Machado”