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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
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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
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
Feb 28 2022

Spring 2022 Sciences Library Workshops

Posted on February 28, 2022November 8, 2022 by Laurie Neuerburg

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 this workshop. 

 

Intro to Biology Databases 

Thursday, March 24, 3:30–4:20 PM 

Sciences Library, Room 102

Are you interested in finding information on gene sequences, proteins, and metabolic pathways? Do you know the most useful databases for finding biology literature? Attend this workshop to learn about biology resources available to you through the UI Libraries. 

 

Getting Started With Physics and Astronomy Literature Research 

Wednesday, April 6, 2:30–3:20 PM 

Sciences Library, Room 102

In this workshop, you will learn how to use: 

  • arXiv 
  • Astrophysics Data System
  • IOPscience 
  • SPIE Digital Library 

 

Citing Science: What to Know About Sciwheel 

Tuesday, April 19, 12:30–1:20 PM 

Sciences Library, Room 102

Did you know that Sciwheel can help you keep track of the website and article references that you find? Did you know that it can give you article suggestions and help you format your citations in Word or Google Docs? Attend this workshop to find out how to use Sciwheel, a cloud-based reference management system and sharing tool. 

Posted in Astronomy, Biology, Databases, Physics
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Jan 18 2022

Welcome back, Hawkeyes!

Posted on January 18, 2022January 18, 2022 by Laurie Neuerburg

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.

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Courtesy: National Human Genome Research Institute https://www.genome.gov/about-genomics/fact-sheets/Understanding-COVID-19-mRNA-Vaccines

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Books, Articles, Laptops, and More

You can search InfoHawk+ to find books, articles, and other resources at the UI Libraries, and you can contact a sciences librarian to get expert help to use our resources.

We now have laptops that you can check out! Visit the Sciences Library Service Desk to check out a laptop. Laptops circulate for 3 days or for 3 weeks, depending on how long you need to use them.

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Study Spaces

The Sciences Library offers a variety of study spaces that are available to you! If you are looking for a good place to study, we have study spots that include computer stations, study carrels, study booths, and large tables for group work. The Sciences Library is located at 120 Iowa Ave.

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Sciences Library Spring 2022 Hours

The Sciences Library is open Monday through Thursday from 8:30 AM to 9:00 PM, Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, and Sunday from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM for the spring semester. The Sciences Library is closed on Saturdays.

Sciences Library Spring 2022 Open Hours. Monday through Thursday: 8:30 AM to 9:00 PM. Friday: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Sunday: 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

Study Help for BIOL 1411: Foundations of Biology

If you are taking BIOL:1411 Foundations of Biology, then you can take advantage of free study help with our Sciences Library Student Mentors!

Drop-in Tutoring for Foundations of Biology

  • Mondays, Tuesday, Wednesdays, & Thursday 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Ask to meet with the student mentor at the Sciences Library Service Desk.

Group Study Sessions for Foundations of Biology

  • Sundays, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. 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, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. The student mentor will provide help with lab content. This session will be held in room 102 at the Sciences Library.

Foundations of Biology Study Help at the Sciences Library

Posted in Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Databases, Environmental Sciences, Events, Geosciences, Math, PhysicsTagged laptops, research help, study spaces
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Dec 06 2021

Finals Week Stress Relief at the Sciences Library: Fall 2021

Posted on December 6, 2021December 6, 2021 by Laurie Neuerburg

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, large tables, study carrels, and study booths. There are rolling dry erase boards, large TV monitors, computer stations, scanning stations, and print stations that you can use. If you need a rest, then we have coloring sheets, building blocks, and games available for you to use to give your brain a break. You can also check out our virtual Sciences Library’s Finals Week Stress Relief Guide. You can put together an online puzzle of a porcupine, print off science coloring sheets, and view an assortment of animal live cams. You will also find links to xkcd and other science comics that will make you laugh on the Stress Relief Guide!

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Source: xkcd.com/2517/
Posted in Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, Finals Week, Geosciences, Math, PhysicsTagged Final exams, finals week, study break

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