The University of Iowa Sciences Library would like to wish you a Happy Mole Day! Mole Day is traditionally observed by admirers of chemistry worldwide on October 23rd, from 6:02am to 6:02pm.  The purpose of the day is to generate enthusiasm and interest in chemistry, and to commemorate the discovery of Avogadro’s Number, which isContinue reading “Happy Mole Day! (October 23rd)”

Happy Mole day which is Oct. 23! We are also want to wish you a Happy Halloween! We are celebrating them both together in our display case and around the library. Have you ever seen a 4 horned sheep? We have the skull of one. Have you ever seen a Frankenmole? We have one ofContinue reading “Happy Halloween and Mole Day!”

Chemistry Demonstration A demonstration on the Wonders of Chemistry will take be conducted by Lou Messerle, Chemistry Professor Thursday, September 8th 4pm Main Library Exhibit Lobby The University of Iowa Libraries has compiled an exhibit celebrating the International Year of Chemistry 2011 as well as emphasizing how fundamental chemistry is and how it can beContinue reading “Chemistry: It’s FUN-damental Demonstration”

The UI Libraries’ online catalog InfoHawk is currently unavailable. IT staff are working to resolve the problem as quickly as possible. We’ll post an update when InfoHawk is back online.

The Buzz about Bees Display by Prof. Stephen Hendrix   Professor Stephen Hendrix has loaned us some of his bee specimans so that we can show the beauty of bees. The following is a bio on Prof. Hendrix. http://www.biology.uiowa.edu/faculty_info.php?ID=35 Please come and check out the books, bees and other items that are associated with bees. ThankContinue reading “The Buzz about Bees…by Steve Hendrix”

Welcome back and a warm welcome to all of our new students this Fall! Come and check out the Sciences library. We have three floors for studying, 22 computers, two big tables to study on, two computer areas, and bean bag chairs. We are also serving coffee so please come and join us. Our hoursContinue reading “Welcome to everyone from the Sciences Library!”

Iowa Bird Photographs by Kai Weatherman We are displaying some of Kai Weatherman’s beautiful pictures of birds in Iowa.  Please come and visit this colorful display.   Kai is the library assistant to the Sciences Library.  The Paper birds in the case are done by one of our talented students Mary.  

     SCIFINDER ACCESS IS CHANGING SOON!   The University of Iowa Libraries will be moving to the web version of SciFinder.  Any University of Iowa faculty, staff or student wishing to use SciFinder must register to use the web version.     Access to the client version of SciFinder we currently use will be discontinued onContinue reading “New SciFinder Access Changing June 30, 2011”

We wanted to let everyone know that Web of Science (Web of Knowledge) does not currently work with IE9. You will have to use Firefox or Google Chrome.  The Library and ITC computers are still on IE8 so you should be OK there, at least for now. What we heard from the the company is: “At present, Web of KnowledgeContinue reading “Web of Science not working with IE9”

The Sciences Library will have different hours because of the closing of Hardin Library as they go through repairs. Hours are: M-TH 9:00am-12 am F 9am – 6pm S 9am – 6pm Sun 12pm -12am Thank you and welcome Hardin!