Search like a Hawk: Discover Science Literature Wednesday, September 6, 11:30 AM – 12:20 PM Sciences Library room 102 There are millions of books and thousands of journal articles available through our science databases. How can you find what you’re looking for and stay-up-to-date in your subject? Learn how to search like an expert inContinue reading “Fall Workshops at the Sciences Library”
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Welcome, Carol, new Sciences Reference & Outreach Librarian!
The Sciences Library is pleased to introduce Carol Hollier, our new Sciences Reference and Outreach Librarian! Carol comes to us from IFIS (International Food Information Services) Publishing in the UK, where she was Senior Information Literacy and Outreach Manager for the past four years. At IFIS, Carol supported food science researchers around the world, creatingContinue reading “Welcome, Carol, new Sciences Reference & Outreach Librarian!”
Free snacks and coffee for finals week at the Sciences Library!
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 largeContinue reading “Free snacks and coffee for finals week at the Sciences Library!”
SciFinder Classic is Retiring
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 SciFinderContinue reading “SciFinder Classic is Retiring”
Soonish: Ten Emerging Technologies That’ll Improve and/or Ruin Everything (HawkSci Lit Book Club)
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 atContinue reading “Soonish: Ten Emerging Technologies That’ll Improve and/or Ruin Everything (HawkSci Lit Book Club)”
Spring 2022 Sciences Library Workshops
Search like a Hawk: Become an expert at InfoHawk+ Tuesday, March 8, 2:00–2:50 PM Sciences Library, Room 102 There are more than a million ebooks, over 3 million print books, and thousands of journal articles available through InfoHawk+. How can you find what you’re looking for? Learn how to search like an expert in thisContinue reading “Spring 2022 Sciences Library Workshops”
Welcome back, Hawkeyes!
Welcome back, Hawkeyes! We hope that you had a nice break, and we’re glad that you are back! Keep our Hawkeye community safe by getting your free COVID-19 vaccinations and booster if you have not done so yet. Books, Articles, Laptops, and MoreContinue reading “Welcome back, Hawkeyes!”
Finals Week Stress Relief at the Sciences Library: Fall 2021
As we wrap up the Fall 2021 semester, a good place to study for final exams is the Sciences Library! Whether you need a quiet place to study, group space, or study break ideas, the Sciences Library has you covered! We have a variety of study spots to choose from including bean bag chairs, largeContinue reading “Finals Week Stress Relief at the Sciences Library: Fall 2021”
Capturing the Oldest Stars: Launch of the James Webb Space Telescope
The James Webb Space Telescope will soon be on its way to take images of the first stars in the universe. The Ariane rocket will launch on December 22 from French Guiana and carry the James Webb Space Telescope to the stars. At the time of this writing, the James Webb Space Telescope countdown clock shows that launch will happen in 18 days, 15 hours,Continue reading “Capturing the Oldest Stars: Launch of the James Webb Space Telescope”
How Galaxies Grow: The Research of UI Professor Keri Hoadley
University of Iowa Professor Keri Hoadley researches how galaxies are formed as part of a mission called Faint Intergalactic-medium Redshifted Emission Balloon, or FIREBall-2. Using a balloon telescope, her research involves measuring gas emissions from over 200 galaxies. In a second mission, Hoadley studies how galaxies evolve in a mission called Aspera. This mission usesContinue reading “How Galaxies Grow: The Research of UI Professor Keri Hoadley”