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06/24/2021 - In collaboration with University of Iowa Libraries and Iowa State University Parks Library, Rod Library announces a joint funding opportunity for the creation of Open Educational Resources (OER). The new Regents OER Grant Program will facilitate the development of OER, teaching and ...Read more

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03/18/2021 - Catherine Christian, a senior at UNI, has a music appreciation; she knew she wanted to be in the Broadway pit orchestra from a young age. She followed her heart to UNI and is on track to receive her Music General Studies degree in May of 2021. Christian is still working on her after-college plans ...Read more

03/15/2021 - Rod Library is so excited to be holding the annual Mary Ann Bolton Undergraduate Research Award once again. Even though this award has been around for the past couple years it has made a big impact on the UNI Community. Students have the opportunity to win monetary awards for research projects they ...Read more

02/11/2021 - As February continues, Rod Library feels it is vital to continually support and advocate for the black community here on campus! We want to show our support by giving students resources to learn and highlight the work students are doing in the black community!  We have all been living in ...Read more

01/22/2021 - Welcome Back, Students!  After a long break, we are so excited to see you all back on campus! As the semester has begun, we wanted to remind you of the guidelines and services Rod Library is maintaining due to COVID-19. To learn more about returning to campus and updates about COVID-19, ...Read more

12/04/2020 - The holiday season is finally here; after a long semester, it is time to relax and take a break. As students are on winter break, COVID-19 is not. Rod Library wanted to remind you about staying safe during the holidays with some fun activities you can do at home!    Teleparty ...Read more

11/17/2020 - Students, you have made it to the home stretch! After a very long and unconventional semester, we have finally arrived in the last couple of weeks of the fall semester. From all of us at Rod Library, we are so proud of every one of you. We understand you have had to face many challenges that would ...Read more

11/13/2020 -  What is World Kindness Day?  World Kindness Day is one day dedicated to the World Kindness Movement, where people are motivated and inspired to take time out of their day and promote good deeds and pledging acts of kindness. This national holiday is held annually on November 13. ...Read more

10/20/2020 - What is Open Access?  Open Access is a growing international movement that uses the Internet to ensure students and anyone who desires information can receive it without restrictions—encouraging the unrestricted sharing of research results with everyone. Open Access is a time for the ...Read more

10/12/2020 - Rod Library understands that students are dealing with a lot. Some may be in unconventional situations for a couple of weeks. Rod Library has come prepared with an online resource full of light-hearted content to brighten your day and help you de-stress. This virtual care package is packed full ...Read more

09/29/2020 - Good news! We are halfway through the fall semester, and Rod Library is impressed at students' dedication to success as they navigate this new way of learning. Rod Library wants to remind you to wear your mask for the safety of yourself and others so we can continue to be on campus! ​UNI ...Read more

09/25/2020 - Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. Bringing to surface the literary content which has tried to be censored in Libraries and schools. As this is not okay to have books and other works censored, it brings a whole community together to fight for a cause that is worth ...Read more

09/09/2020 - UNI Museum's traveling exhibit has partnered with the Department of Political Science to bring "Toward A Universal Suffrage: African American Women In Iowa And The Vote For All." This exhibition is taking place at the UNI Museum on the bottom floor of Rod Library from Monday, August ...Read more

08/31/2020 - Welcome back, students! We are so excited to see students back in the library. As we are all getting back into the swing of things and accommodating this new normal, we want to remind students of some of the latest and returning services Rod Library has to offer. As always, our staff and librarians ...Read more

05/07/2020 - Rod Library’s “Taking Care of Yourself” resource guide: https://guides.lib.uni.edu/remote/emotionalhealth   Final exam week can be challenging in even the most ordinary of times, let alone in these extraordinarily challenging times. Furthermore, while many things ...Read more

04/20/2020 - What are Wikipedia Edit-A-Thon events?​ Wikipedia-Edit-A-Thons are editing events Rod Library hosts for students to add, change, elaborate, review, and cite information on Wikipedia's Online Encyclopedia. Wikipedia events focus on topics including Art, Feminism, LGBTQ+ Community, People of ...Read more

04/15/2020 - UPDATE (April 6, 2020): Curbside Pick-up and all physical mailings, including Interlibrary Loan materials, are no longer available in compliance with Governor Reynold's proclamation of April 6, 2020, to further reduce contact with the public. While the building remains closed until further ...Read more

04/14/2020 - Ask us! Rod Library's FAQ   No matter if students are working from campus or home, there are bound to be some questions. One of Rod Libraries' helpful online resources includes the Frequently Asked Questions page.    Rod Library's FAQ is a list of anonymous ...Read more

04/06/2020 - As UNI is transferring to online learning, so is Rod Library! Our passion for ensuring students' educational success is at an all-time high. We understand students need consistency and we are here to provide it! Research consultations will now be held online through email or Zoom. To access ...Read more