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Dec 12 2022

Free snacks and coffee for finals week at the Sciences Library!

Posted on December 12, 2022December 12, 2022 by Laurie Neuerburg

Good luck on your final exams, Hawkeyes! We have free snacks, hot coffee, and tea here for you at the Sciences Library! If you are looking for a good, quiet comfortable place to study, we have three floors with places for you to study that include study booths, study carrels, computer stations, tables and large monitors for group work, and soft seating. You can also take a book from Leo’s free library while you’re here!

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Posted in Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, Finals Week, Geosciences, Math, PhysicsTagged finals week, free coffee, free snacks, free tea, study spaces, studying
Nov 07 2022

Great Pumpkin Winner: Congratulations, Maddie!

Posted on November 7, 2022November 29, 2022 by Laurie Neuerburg

After amassing a colorful and creative collection of decorated pumpkins, we have determined a winner for the Sciences Library’s Great Pumpkin Halloween display. The winning pumpkin featured a spider’s web with glittery spiders and was decorated by Maddie! As a prize she received a giftcard to Dunkin’ Donuts. Thank you to all who voted and to all who entered pumpkins into the contest. Congratulations, Maddie!

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Posted in Events, ExhibitsTagged prize, pumpkin decorating, winner
Oct 26 2022

Sciences Library Great Pumpkin exhibit: vote for your favorite pumpkin!

Posted on October 26, 2022November 29, 2022 by Laurie Neuerburg

Are you waiting for the Great Pumpkin to arrive? Check out the new Great Pumpkin exhibit at the Sciences Library. The Sciences Library staff and student workers have been hard at work decorating pumpkins. You will find spiders, zombies, unicorns, and more in this spooky and sparkly collection! Vote for your favorite pumpkin, and the winner will receive a prize! Voting is open through October 31, 2022. Happy Halloween!Pumpkin carved to have triangle-shaped eyes and nose with a smile with teeth

Pumpkin decorated with spiders and webOrange pumpkin with green stemPumpkin decorated with a toothy smilePumpkin decorated to look like a zombiePumpkin decorated to look like it is devouring a personPumpkin decorated to look like a unicornPumpkin decorated to look like a ghostPumpkin decorated to show sharp teeth

Posted in Events, ExhibitsTagged Great Pumpkin, halloween, pumpkins
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Oct 20 2022

Highlights of the Tree Talk and Tour at the Sciences Library

Posted on October 20, 2022October 24, 2022 by Laurie Neuerburg

We had a great time learning about our campus trees at the Tree Talk and Tour at the Sciences Library. It was fascinating to learn about the oldest trees on campus as well as new plantings. We also learned about our State Champion trees, special trees such as the chestnut sapling planted to honor Anne Frank, and about the Tree Inventory App. We appreciate all the care and effort that goes into the trees that keep our campus looking green and beautiful! Thank you to everyone who attended, and thank you to our University of Iowa Arborist Andy Dahl! 

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Posted in Biology, Databases, Environmental Sciences, Events, GeosciencesTagged arboretum, campus trees, trees
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Sep 16 2022

SciFinder Classic is Retiring

Posted on September 16, 2022November 8, 2022 by Laurie Neuerburg

If you are currently using the classic version of SciFinder, it is time to start using SciFinder-n. Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) will discontinue the “classic” SciFinder interface on Dec. 31, 2022.

SciFinder-n, will be the only SciFinder platform moving forward.

  • If you are already using SciFinder-n, you do not need to do anything.
  • Your SciFinder credentials will work with SciFinder-n. You do not need to register for a new account.
  • Any bookmarks will automatically redirect to SciFinder-n.
  • If you have saved answer sets and search alerts for the classic version of SciFinder, you will need to migrate them into SciFinder-n before Dec. 31, 2022.

To access SciFinder-n, go to the Sciences Library SciFinder guide. The link on this page will work from anywhere.

If you have any questions, or problems, please contact one of the sciences librarians here https://www.lib.uiowa.edu/sciences/contact/.

You can also learn more about SciFinder-n on the above guide, or review the following pages at CAS:

    • “Moving from SciFinder to CAS SciFinder-n” webinar recording that may be of interest during the transition phase.
    • Informative brochure about SciFinder-n.
    • On-demand SciFinder-n training resources.
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Posted in Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Databases, Environmental Sciences, Geosciences, Math, Physics, Research DataTagged SciFinder, SciFinder-n, SciFinderN
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Aug 24 2022

Study Help for BIOL 1411: Foundations of Biology for Fall 2022

Posted on August 24, 2022November 8, 2022 by Laurie Neuerburg

If you are taking BIOL:1411 Foundations of Biology, you can take advantage of free study help with our Sciences Library student mentors.

Drop-in Tutoring for Foundations of Biology

  • Mondays, Tuesday, Wednesdays, and Thursday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.. Ask to meet with the student mentor at the Sciences Library Service Desk.

Group Study Sessions for Foundations of Biology

  • Sundays, 2 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The student mentor will lead a session to review material from the week’s lectures. This is located in room 102 at the Sciences Library.
  • Sundays, 3 p.m. to  4 p.m. The student mentor will provide help with lab content. This session will be held in room 102 at the Sciences Library.

Find special hours during breaks and holidays on our Foundations Study Help Guide.

Posted in BiologyTagged BIOL 1411: Foundations of Biology study help, group study sessions, tutoring
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Aug 22 2022

Tree Talk & Tour at the Sciences Library

Posted on August 22, 2022October 17, 2022 by Laurie Neuerburg

Join Arborist Andy Dahl for a tree talk and tour at the Sciences Library! This program will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022. The tree talk will begin at 2 p.m. on the third floor of the Sciences Library. The walking tour of campus trees will begin after the talk. This program is free and open to the public. The Sciences Library is located at 120 Iowa Ave.

Tree Talk & Tour at the Sciences Library
120 Iowa Ave, Iowa City
Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022
• 2 p.m.: Tree talk located on the 3rd floor of the Sciences Library
• After the talk: Walking tour of campus trees starting at the Sciences Library

The Arbor Day Foundation has designated the University of Iowa as a Tree Campus Higher Education institution, and the University of Iowa campus grounds are recognized as an arboretum by ArbNet, a professional network of arboreta and tree professionals. The University of Iowa campus showcases over 8,000 trees representing over 330 species.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa–sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Laurie Neuerburg at 319-467-0216 or laurie-neuerburg@uiowa.edu.

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Posted in Biology, Environmental Sciences, EventsTagged arboretum, campus tree tour, fall colors, tree talk, trees
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Jun 09 2022

Prairie Musings @ the Sciences Library

Posted on June 9, 2022 by Laurie Neuerburg

All are invited to a panel discussion about our campus prairie, the Ashton Research Prairie, featuring:

  • Mike Fallon, Earth and Environmental Sciences Instructor
  • Andrew Forbes, Associate Professor of Biology
  • Stratis Giannakouros, Director, Office of Sustainability and the Environment
Wednesday, July 6, 2022, 2:00-3:00 PM
Free & open to the public.
Light refreshments provided.
Sciences Library, 120 Iowa Ave
https://www.lib.uiowa.edu/sciences
 
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa–sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Laurie Neuerburg in advance at 319-467-0216 or laurie-neuerburg@uiowa.edu 
Posted in Biology, Environmental SciencesTagged Ashton Research Prairie, environmental sciences, prairie, sustainability
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May 09 2022

Free coffee & snacks at the Sciences Library for finals week!

Posted on May 9, 2022May 9, 2022 by Laurie Neuerburg

Stop by the Sciences Library at 120 Iowa Ave to enjoy free coffee for finals week! We have a variety of free snacks available for you as well as coloring and building blocks for breaks to reduce stress. We have three floors with places for you to study that include study booths, study carrels, computer stations, tables and large monitors for group work, and soft seating. Good luck with your  finals, Hawkeyes!

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Posted in Finals WeekTagged finals week, free coffee, free snacks, study snacks, study spots
HawkSci Lit Book Club at the Sciences Library
Mar 09 2022

Soonish: Ten Emerging Technologies That’ll Improve and/or Ruin Everything (HawkSci Lit Book Club)

Posted on March 9, 2022November 8, 2022 by Laurie Neuerburg
Would you like to discuss a book written by one of our Iowa City Darwin Day speakers? Join the HawkSci Lit Book Club at the Sciences Library to discuss the delightful and witty book: Soonish: Ten Emerging Technologies That’ll Improve and/or Ruin Everything.
 
This book was co-authored by Dr. Kelly Weinersmith, featured speaker at Iowa City Darwin Day 2022, and Zach Weinersmith, author of the webcomic Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal.
 
Thursday, April 7, 2022
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Sciences Library 3rd floor
120 Iowa Ave
 
This event is free & open to the public. Zoom link available upon request.
 
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa–sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Laurie Neuerburg in advance at 319-467-0216 or laurie-neuerburg@uiowa.edu
Posted in Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, Events, Geosciences, Math, PhysicsTagged Iowa City Darwin Day, science lit, science literature, tech, technologies

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