It was a thrilling experience to witness the partial solar eclipse that took place in the skies above Iowa City on Monday, April 8! The eclipse-viewing event, hosted jointly by the Sciences Library and the Department of Physics and Astronomy, was a huge success, with thousands of people gathering in the Sciences Library courtyard andContinue reading “Sciences Library and Department of Physics and Astronomy co-host successful solar eclipse viewing event”
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Sciences Library spring workshops
The Sciences Library is offering new spring workshops. Attend to learn how to compare gene sequences, use Sciwheel or EndNote reference management software, navigate scientific papers more effectively, find math literature, set up an ORCiD identifier, or explore ornithological treasures in the library’s collection. All workshops can be attended in person or virtually. Endnote DesktopContinue reading “Sciences Library spring workshops”
Find the best place to publish research using Think. Check. Submit.
Figuring out where to publish research can be daunting, particularly because new journals and publishers are emerging all the time and some are not reputable. But there’s a resource to help build knowledge and skills to become a savvy author who is aware of, and demands, good practice in scholarly publication. Think. Check. Submit. “aimsContinue reading “Find the best place to publish research using Think. Check. Submit.”
Visit the Sciences Library to donate to a community food drive
The UI Pre-PA club is partnering with CommUnity Crisis Services and the food bank to do a food drive through the month of October. Bins are open for food donations at the Sciences Library. Non-perishable donations such as rice and pasta, canned meat, and baby formula are encouraged. Here is a full list of theContinue reading “Visit the Sciences Library to donate to a community food drive”
Tree Events at the Sciences Library
The Sciences Library is excited to let you know about our fall tree events! On October 17, University of Iowa Arborist, Andy Dahl, will be giving a campus tree talk and tour. To complement this, the library’s current exhibit showcases the Historic Trees of the University of Iowa Campus. Visit the exhibit to enter ourContinue reading “Tree Events at the Sciences Library”
Welcome to the fall 2023 semester, Hawkeyes!
Welcome to the new semester, Hawkeyes! We are happy to have you back on campus! You can find the Sciences Library located between Phillips Hall and the Biology Building on Iowa Ave. Opening times Study Spaces Find Books, Articles, and More Watch for Workshops and Events Throughout the fall we will hold workshops to helpContinue reading “Welcome to the fall 2023 semester, Hawkeyes!”
Red, Orange, Yellow: The Science of Fall Foliage
The autumnal equinox occurred on Tuesday, September 22 this year. This marks the turning point when the sun passes over the Earth’s equator, and the hours of daylight and night are close to equal. From this point on, the hours of daylight will soon begin decreasing each day until the shortest day of the yearContinue reading “Red, Orange, Yellow: The Science of Fall Foliage”
EndNote Workshop
The Sciences Library welcomes students, staff, and faculty to an EndNote Workshop on Wednesday, July 17 at 11:30 AM in room 102 of the Sciences Library. There is no need to register in advance. In this workshop you will learn how to use EndNote to: Collect references for articles, books, websites, and other sources usingContinue reading “EndNote Workshop”
Pro-Searching Tips Workshop
Wednesday, February 8 at 1-1:50 PM Sciences Library, 102 This is your chance to learn how to search like a librarian! Bring your questions and learn how to save time and effort by applying some simple search strategies. You’ll learn how to improve your search results, which resources are the best bets for different typesContinue reading “Pro-Searching Tips Workshop”
Best Science Books of 2016
Looking for something to read over break? Looking for gift ideas for the science nerds in your life? Well, you’re in luck. It’s the end of the year, which means everyone has a list of their picks for the best science books of the year. Here are some of my favorite lists: The Greatest ScienceContinue reading “Best Science Books of 2016”