The Sciences Library will deviate from its normal schedule during the holiday season: Thanksgiving Recess: Sat., Nov. 21 – Sun., Nov. 22: CLOSED Mon., Nov. 23 – Wed., Nov. 25: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Thu., Nov. 26 – Sun., Nov. 29: CLOSED Normal hours will resume on Mon., Nov. 30th. Winter Break: Sat., Dec. 19 –Continue reading “Holiday hours at the Sciences Library”
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Exhibit: The Science of Frankenstein
We’ve installed a new exhibit at the Sciences Library, just in time for Halloween! The Science of Frankenstein explores the scientific practices that inspired Mary Shelley’s famous novel, Frankenstein. Victor Frankenstein collected body parts for his monster through body snatching, a common, though gruesome, practice of the time. Historically, a shortage of cadavers available forContinue reading “Exhibit: The Science of Frankenstein”
Public Seminar on Research Data
On Wednesday, November 11 at 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., the University of Iowa Libraries will host guest speaker Heidi Imker, director of the Research Data Service (RDS) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Imker’s seminar, “Capitalizing on Research Data: Management, Dissemination, and Archiving,” will explain how researchers can meet new funder requirements for research dataContinue reading “Public Seminar on Research Data”
Pharmaceutical Substances Structure Query
There is a known problem with the Thieme Pharmaceutical Substances Structure Query function. The error messages differ based on your browser. In Internet Explorer: Application Blocked by Java Security. In Chrome: This plugin is not supported. Thieme is aware of the problem and it will be fixed with the next version, scheduled for release earlyContinue reading “Pharmaceutical Substances Structure Query”
Data Management for Researchers
Are you confused about funding agencies’ new data management and sharing policies? Or do you need some help managing your research data? You’re not alone and we can help! Join us for one of five upcoming workshops (each session is identical): Thurs. Sept. 24 3 – 4:30 PM, Main Library 1015 Wed. Sept. 30 3Continue reading “Data Management for Researchers”
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”
ACS Journals on Mobile Devices
The American Chemical Society has a new mobile site called ACS2GO. If you have an Apple, Android or Blackberry device, you’ll be able to use this site to access our institutional subscriptions both on and off-campus for 120 days. But first, you need to set it up: On your mobile device, make sure you’re connectedContinue reading “ACS Journals on Mobile Devices”
Math Journals Moving
To improve findability of the journals held in the Main Library, the math collection journals are being moved from the 2nd floor to the 3rd floor and will be located adjacent to the other journals. Bookstacks staff are beginning to move these materials upstairs and in a few months you will be able to findContinue reading “Math Journals Moving”
New Life Sciences Preprint Server: BioRxiv
From Science 14 November 2014: Vol. 346 no. 6211 pp. 792-793 DOI: 10.1126/science.346.6211.792 BioRxiv at 1 year “A year after its launch, a new preprint server for life sciences is off to a healthy start, its creators say. BioRxiv, a free site sponsored by the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL), has attracted more than 800Continue reading “New Life Sciences Preprint Server: BioRxiv”
Halloween Party!
Ready for Halloween? Get a jumpstart on your celebration at the Sciences Library Halloween Party this Sunday, October 26 from 6-10PM! Activities include: Private screenings of Halloween classics: Nosferatu the Vampyre and Young Frankenstein; Spooky Halloween exhibit in our display cases; And Halloween treats in addition to our always free coffee and tea. We hope you can join us. HappyContinue reading “Halloween Party!”