Join us at the Sciences Library for our Spring 2016 workshops! EndNote Monday, March 7, 1:00 PM 102 Sciences Library Are you starting a new research paper or project and looking for a way to manage your references? Then join us for this useful and informative workshop about EndNote, a citation management tool available forContinue reading “Sciences Library Spring 2016 Workshops”
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Exhibit: 350th Anniversary of Newton’s Universal Law of Gravitation
The new exhibit at the Sciences Library celebrates the life of Isaac Newton and the 350th anniversary of his Universal Law of Gravitation, presented for the first time in 1666. We’ve all heard the story about Newton and the apple, but how did Newton really come to understand gravity? Our exhibit describes Newton’s life andContinue reading “Exhibit: 350th Anniversary of Newton’s Universal Law of Gravitation”
Exhibit: Einstein and the General Theory of Relativity
Our new exhibit at the Sciences Library celebrates the life of Albert Einstein and the 100th anniversary of his general theory of relativity, presented for the first time in 1915. The exhibit explains the general theory of relativity and its significance to modern physics. It also provides some interesting background information about his life and family. To learnContinue reading “Exhibit: Einstein and the General Theory of Relativity”
Finals Week at the Sciences Library
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Holiday hours at the Sciences Library
The Sciences Library will deviate from its normal schedule during the holiday season: Thanksgiving Recess: Sat., Nov. 21 – Sun., Nov. 22: CLOSED Mon., Nov. 23 – Wed., Nov. 25: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Thu., Nov. 26 – Sun., Nov. 29: CLOSED Normal hours will resume on Mon., Nov. 30th. Winter Break: Sat., Dec. 19 –Continue reading “Holiday hours at the Sciences Library”
Exhibit: The Science of Frankenstein
We’ve installed a new exhibit at the Sciences Library, just in time for Halloween! The Science of Frankenstein explores the scientific practices that inspired Mary Shelley’s famous novel, Frankenstein. Victor Frankenstein collected body parts for his monster through body snatching, a common, though gruesome, practice of the time. Historically, a shortage of cadavers available forContinue reading “Exhibit: The Science of Frankenstein”
Public Seminar on Research Data
On Wednesday, November 11 at 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., the University of Iowa Libraries will host guest speaker Heidi Imker, director of the Research Data Service (RDS) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Imker’s seminar, “Capitalizing on Research Data: Management, Dissemination, and Archiving,” will explain how researchers can meet new funder requirements for research dataContinue reading “Public Seminar on Research Data”
Pharmaceutical Substances Structure Query
There is a known problem with the Thieme Pharmaceutical Substances Structure Query function. The error messages differ based on your browser. In Internet Explorer: Application Blocked by Java Security. In Chrome: This plugin is not supported. Thieme is aware of the problem and it will be fixed with the next version, scheduled for release earlyContinue reading “Pharmaceutical Substances Structure Query”
Data Management for Researchers
Are you confused about funding agencies’ new data management and sharing policies? Or do you need some help managing your research data? You’re not alone and we can help! Join us for one of five upcoming workshops (each session is identical): Thurs. Sept. 24 3 – 4:30 PM, Main Library 1015 Wed. Sept. 30 3Continue reading “Data Management for Researchers”
Fall 2015 Workshops
Join us at the Sciences Library for our Fall 2015 workshops! Follow the links for descriptions and other details. EndNote (September 14, 12:30 – 1:30 pm) EndNote (October 7, 1:00 – 2:00 pm) Staying Current (October 28, 1:00 – 2:00 pm) EndNote (October 29, 4:00 – 5:00 pm) Data Management for Researchers (November 4, 12:30 – 2:00 pm; registrationContinue reading “Fall 2015 Workshops”