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”
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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”
Finals Week at the Sciences Library
You’re getting ready for Finals Week, and so is the Sciences Library! The following special activities will be available all week (Mon., Dec. 12 – Fri., Dec. 16)!: Missing Mascot Mug Giveaway – Our mascot, Chauncey, is missing! Find him in the Library, bring him to the service desk, and win a free Sciences LibraryContinue reading “Finals Week at the Sciences Library”
Sciences Library Spring 2016 Workshops
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”
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”
Sciences Library Fun Days!
Come and join the Sciences Library Staff 1-3 pm on Monday, August 24th Sciences Library Courtyard Games, popcorn, cotton candy and drinks!