In 1869, chemist Dmitri Mendeleev discovered patterns among elements that led him to arrange elements according to their properties into the very first periodic table. Several years later in 1885, the Periodische Gesetzmässigkeit der Elemente nach Mendeleiff was created, which was recently found at the University of St Andrews. This is thought to be the oldest surviving periodic table in theContinue reading “2019: The International Year of the Periodic Table”
Category Archives: Chemistry
Welcome back, Hawkeyes!
Welcome to the Spring 2019 Semester, Hawkeyes! Here are three tips to help you start your semester: Check to see if your textbooks are on course reserve at the library Visit the Sciences Library to study in a comfy bean bag chair, carrel, or table; to use our free scanner; and to enjoy free coffeeContinue reading “Welcome back, Hawkeyes!”
Snowflakes & Snow Exhibit
It’s fun to catch snowflakes on your tongue, cut out paper snowflakes, and shovel snowflakes—oops, no. Starting again—it’s fun to catch snowflakes on your tongue, cut out paper snowflakes, and we’re featuring scientist snowflakes in our new exhibit! Can you find the following scientists hidden in the snowflakes? Marie Curie Thomas Edison Benjamin Franklin Rosalind Franklin Jane GoodallContinue reading “Snowflakes & Snow Exhibit”
Finals Week Snacks & Snowflakes
During Finals Week, Chauncey reviews his notes, gets enough sleep, and studies with friends at the Sciences Library. He creates his own study guides and asks himself questions that might be on his exams. When he gets tired, he finds it helpful to take short breaks. Luckily, Chauncey discovered that the Sciences Library provides cookies,Continue reading “Finals Week Snacks & Snowflakes”
Mole Day at the Sciences Library
In celebration of Mole Day on Oct. 23 and National Chemistry Week, Chauncey invited all of his mole friends over to hang out at the Sciences Library. Now the moles have taken over the library! Find a mole hidden at the Sciences Library during National Chemistry Week (Oct. 22-26) and bring it to the Sciences Library serviceContinue reading “Mole Day at the Sciences Library”
Fall 2018 Workshops at the Sciences Library
The following workshops are open to all students, faculty, and staff. There is no need to register in advance. Staying Current Workshop – Thursday, September 20, 3:30-4:20 PM, SL 102 In this workshop you will learn how to: EndNote Workshop – Tuesday, September 25, 11-11:50 AM, SL 102 In this workshop you will learn how to use EndNote to: EndNote Web is available forContinue reading “Fall 2018 Workshops at the Sciences Library”
Top 10 Things to Know About the Sciences Library
10. You can connect with us on Facebook and Twitter! 9. You can email, call, or schedule an appointment with one of our librarians (Laurie Neuerburg or Leo Clougherty) if you need help finding books, articles, or anything else for your research. 8. You can use our scanner on the 1st floor for free. 7.Continue reading “Top 10 Things to Know About the Sciences Library”
Sunsetting of the Open Access Fund
For several years, UI Libraries has maintained an Open Access (OA) Fund to help researchers pay for the article processing charges (APCs) on open access publications. This fund supports authors choosing to make their publications open for anyone to read, broadening their audience and providing wide access to important research. We have decided to sunset theContinue reading “Sunsetting of the Open Access Fund”
Summer Workshops at the Sciences Library
The following workshops are open to all students, faculty, and staff. There is no need to register in advance. EndNote Workshop – Wednesday, July 18, 2-3 PM, Chemistry Building, W258 In this workshop you will learn how to use EndNote to: EndNote Web is available for free to all members of the University of IowaContinue reading “Summer Workshops at the Sciences Library”
Women and Science in the Military
On Memorial Day, we honor the individuals in the U.S. Armed Forces who have given their all serving our country. Memorial Day began in the 1800s when women began putting flowers on the gravestones of soldiers, leading the day to be known at the time as Decoration Day. In addition to the decoration of graves that led to Memorial Day, womenContinue reading “Women and Science in the Military”