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The Main Library Gallery’s spring 2025 exhibition, A Roll of the Dice: Symbolism in the Sackner Archive, highlights a series of captivating artworks from the Ruth and Marvin Sackner Archive of Concrete and Visual Poetry. From laser-etched plexiglass panels hanging from the ceiling to a knit sweater with real dice for buttons, the artworks coverContinue […]

We are proud to celebrate and learn from them as they share how their time in the Libraries has influenced their interests, wellbeing, and future plans. Be sure to congratulate the following students when you see them at the Libraries!

Inside the University of Iowa Libraries is your look behind-the-scenes to meet the people and discover the stories making our organization unique and valuable. From cutting-edge databases to rare books, join us to explore a world of research, preservation, and discovery that fosters student success through countless touchpoints. Chris Childs’ journey in […]

As of Jan. 1, 2025, all the books, films, songs, and art published in the 1920s or earlier are now public domain.

Charmirose “Sugar” Durante’s journey to the Rita Benton Music Library at the University of Iowa began an ocean away in her home country of the Philippines.

“There was a lot of fear for me in coming back to school,” says Hartzog. “I was a bit older than the average student and wasn’t sure how well I’d fit into the student culture. The Art Library was one of the first places I connected to on campus.”

From teaching classes to providing support at the Just Ask Desk in the Main Library, Andrea helps students develop important research skills and fosters a sense of curiosity about the information around them.

A conversation with Izabella Botto makes one thing immediately clear: Botto is a true believer in the Libraries.

Being forklift certified is not typically a part of a librarian’s job requirements, but Maggie Halterman-Dess operates one daily to reach shelves up to 22 feet high at the University of Iowa Libraries Annex.

The senior from Iowa City is entering his fourth year as a library support associate at the Lichtenberger Engineering Library. Jiberle Mustefa’s final undergraduate year is underway. In May 2025, he’ll cross the stage at graduation to receive a BBA in management and a certificate in international business. But he’s also on track for anotherContinue […]

International Open Access Week 2024 is here! This year’s theme is “Community over Commercialization” —and from Oct. 21 to 27, the Libraries is highlighting some of the many ways you can leverage community resources and support to make your work open access (OA) for free. Welcome to day two of International Open Access (OA) WeekContinue reading […]

International Open Access Week 2024 is here! This year’s theme is “Community over Commercialization” —and from Oct. 21 to 27, the Libraries is highlighting some of the many ways you can leverage community resources and support to make your work open access (OA) for free. Welcome to day one of International Open Access Week 2024!Continue reading […]

Jade E. Davis, associate university librarian for teaching, learning, and research at the University of Iowa Libraries, was selected to serve as the interdisciplinary area director of digital learning impact and libraries for HASTAC, the world’s first and oldest academic social network. HASTAC (Humanities, Arts, Science, and Technology Alliance and […]

During the week of Oct. 21–27, 2024, the University of Iowa Libraries is celebrating International Open Access Week by sharing updates and information about all things open access. In the Libraries’ Scholarly Impact Department, we get a lot of questions from UI authors who are interested in publishing their research open access (OA), but don’tContinue […]

Is adding collaborators or guest performers to a Hawkeye Marching Band (HMB) halftime show one step too far? Can there be too much of a good thing? The HMB has always had a collaborative streak in its DNA, from its longtime association with the Scottish Highlanders to several impressive performers and conductors. Here are aContinue reading "In step with the […]

What do Peter Rabbit and student success have in common? They are both reasons that Lindsay Moen loves her work in Special Collections and Archives at the University of Iowa Libraries.

Student library employee Emily Wieder’s path to the International Dada Archive began even before she’d committed to pursuing her PhD at Iowa. She’d earned an BA in French here but hadn’t yet settled on a PhD program when she made an exploratory visit to the University of Iowa Libraries Special Collections and Archives. That’s whereContinue reading […]

For Jane Roth, the connection to the University of Iowa started with her mother and father—and it’s continued to grow thanks to her commitment to helping students be as successful as possible during their time on campus and beyond. Roth recently completed her one-year term as chair of the Libraries Advancement Council (LAC), which activelyContinue […]

Books have the extraordinary power to turn their stewards into time travelers. A roughly sewn leather cover on a medieval book or a centuries-old doodle can reveal a lot about a book’s owner and its use. Minuscule notes scribbled in the margins of a plague-year calendar can hold weightier sway over today’s post-pandemic imaginations. AContinue reading […]

The University of Iowa Libraries’ Book Model Collection (BMC) is one of the only places in the world where a visitor can hold a facsimile of a Mesopotamian clay tablet in one hand and its electronic successor, the e-reader, in the other. This collection, which comprises more than 300 items housed in an alcove inContinue reading "The Libraries’ Book […]

Jade E. Davis joined the University of Iowa Libraries in October 2023 to take on the role of associate university librarian for teaching, learning, and research. Before her move to Iowa City, Davis served as the director of educational technology and learning management at the University of Pennsylvania Libraries in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Davis has […]

The Eichacker-Harper family has been making Iowa history for five generations. Now, the family has been recognized with the well-deserved University of Iowa Family Spirit Award for their longstanding contributions to the university. The Libraries is fortunate to work closely with Virginia Eichacker (BS ’87, JD ’92), who is a member of the Libraries […]

The Library and Archives Conservation Education (LACE) fellowship preserves the past while training the conservators of tomorrow. With impressive collections and a legacy of excellence and innovation, the University of Iowa Libraries have long been known as a leader in the field of book conservation. Now, the reach of that reputation has extended further […]

Every member of the Libraries staff brings something unique to our institution. And in every issue of Bindings, we take a closer look at the accomplishments of two staff members whose work makes a difference. This year, we caught up with Patricia Baird and Brad Ferrier, who were both selected to receive awards from theContinue reading "Staff spotlights: […]

The Main Library Gallery’s fall 2024 exhibition, Hawkeye Histories | Sporting Stories, uses materials from the archives to offer a fresh perspective on Iowa athletics from the 1800s to the present. The free exhibition opened to the public on Monday, Aug. 26, and was curated by Dr. Jennifer Sterling, lecturer in sport media and cultureContinue reading "For […]