The UI Libraries now has access to the SpringerMaterials database, a unique and authoritative source for numerical and graphical data on the properties of materials. This database contains more than 500,000 online documents covering 3,000 properties spread across 250,000 materials and chemical systems. It consists of seven major parts: The Landolt-Börnstein Series: 461 volumes, 290,000Continue reading “SpringerMaterials Database”
Category Archives: Physics
Use Google Scholar to access library subscriptions
Question: How do I access articles the library subscribes to through Google Scholar? Answer: The answer to this depends upon where you are when searching Google Scholar. If you are using a computer connected to the campus network, Google Scholar automatically detects that and provides a text link to UILink. Follow that link to see ifContinue reading “Use Google Scholar to access library subscriptions”
ORCiD Researcher Identifier – sign up today!
The UI Libraries, partnering with Information Technology Services, the Office of the Provost, the Division of Sponsored Programs, and the Big Ten Academic Alliance are leading an initiative to help all research active University of Iowa staff and faculty obtain an ORCID iD and/or link their existing identifier to their University of Iowa email address.Continue reading “ORCiD Researcher Identifier – sign up today!”
Public access to NASA-funded research
NASA made an exciting announcement this week. It’s launching a new research portal to provide free public access to the data and publications resulting from NASA-funded research. The portal points to two new services. The first, called “NASA’s Data Portal” is a catalog of publicly available datasets, APIs, and visualizations. You can use it toContinue reading “Public access to NASA-funded research”
Exhibit: 350th Anniversary of Newton’s Universal Law of Gravitation
The new exhibit at the Sciences Library celebrates the life of Isaac Newton and the 350th anniversary of his Universal Law of Gravitation, presented for the first time in 1666. We’ve all heard the story about Newton and the apple, but how did Newton really come to understand gravity? Our exhibit describes Newton’s life andContinue reading “Exhibit: 350th Anniversary of Newton’s Universal Law of Gravitation”
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”
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”
Finals Week
Need a place to study? Stress getting to you? If you said yes to either of these two questions then you need to come to the Sciences Library. We will have KNex, Legos, color pages and stress bags to help you get ready for your finals! If you need something to keep you awake weContinue reading “Finals Week”
New Scanner at the Sciences Library
Excellent news at the Sciences Library! We have a brand new open face color scanner. Want to know more? Come in and contact us! Try it out soon!
Stress Relief During Finals Week
Do you need a break from studying for your finals? The Sciences Library will have card games, color pages, Legos, K’Nex, and Wii gaming to help you relieve some stress. We will also have snacks and drinks. Come join us and good luck with your finals! Hours: M-Th 8:30am – 10:00pm Sat 1:00pm – 5:00pm SunContinue reading “Stress Relief During Finals Week”