Today’s university library is not what most people remember from their undergraduate experience. But then neither are most campuses. Like every other aspect of campus life, libraries have evolved over the last decades. Together we’ll explore the 21st century environment of the UI Libraries and learn how to utilize the Libraries resources for your own work and play today.
Historical Perspectives to Genealogical Research
Tuesday, June 12, 2007 at 2 – 3 p.m.
Information Arcade, Main Library
Janalyn Moss, Reference & Instruction Librarian
Janalyn's Handout from the Session. 
What was happening in the world when your relatives came to the U.S.? Using library resources can add another dimension to your family research. Janalyn Moss specializes in American History and will lead this hands-on session. Bring some family names, dates and places with you and use them as a starting point to search UI Libraries resources.
Space is limited to 25 participants. To sign up for this session, please send request to Kristi Bontrager or call 319-335-5960. Map to the Main Library and public parking.
Researching Consumer Health Resources on the Web
Tuesday, March 20, 2007 at 2 - 3:30 p.m.
Information Commons East, Hardin Library for the Health Sciences
Kathy Skhal, Clinical Education Librarian, Hardin Library for the Health Sciences
Have you ever left the doctor’s office with questions about a condition or medication? The internet is full of health resources, but not all information online can be trusted. In this session, Hardin librarians will demonstrate high-quality consumer health resources to help make you a better informed patient. Hands-on opportunity will also be provided.
Technology's New Frontiers: Products, Resources and Services on the Leading Edge
Tuesday, April 17, 2007 at 3 - 4 p.m.
Information Arcade, Main Library
Lisa Martincik, Head of Information Arcade
Learn more about what the leading edge of technology is producing, whether it is the latest consumer gadget that your grandchildren will be clamoring for or a more efficient way to communicate with people around the world. What is on the horizon and where can you learn more?
Future Small Group Sessions
There are many more topics UI Librarians can share their resources and expertise. Below are just a few of our ideas. We encourage the Gray Hawks to share their ideas for future programs with us.
With the changing landscape of the academic research library, we find a few places in which we could use some assistance.
Conservation Lab
Main Library
Gary Frost, Conservator
Join Gary Frost, UI Libraries Conservator, in the Libraries' conservation lab working to preserve the libraries' collections. Meet a couple of times a month and work on special projects. Check online for more information about the Conservation Lab at the University of Iowa Libraries.
Exhibition Development
Main Library
Kristi Bontrager, Coordinator of Public Relations
Interested in helping make library collections come to life? Work with the Exhibition Committee to develop ideas into visual displays for the North Exhibition Hall in the Main Library. Recent exhibitions have highlighted collections in the Iowa Women's Archives and Special Collections. For more information about current and previous exhibitions in the UI Libraries.
The Iowa Bibliophiles
Special Collections, Main Library
Sid Huttner, Head of Special Collections
Some critics contend the computer has killed the book; others see a resurgence of interest in books and point to the book's exuberant vitality. Those who agree with the latter will want to know about an organization for book collectors -- The Iowa Bibliophiles. The group is for anyone with a serious interest in books, their creation, preservation, and collecting, from buyers, sellers, librarians, to book designers to publishers and bookbinders -- to anyone who loves and accumulates books for a reason.
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