Library Building (now Rod Library)

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	Title	Date	Summary
1	Group gives special recognition to Northern Iowa seniors for leadership, achievement Public Relations News Release 1987:169, p.1	12/9/1987	The Senior Challenge Committee sets out to raise funding for the 1988 senior gift, with the goal of creating an online catalog of the Northern Iowa Library's resources. Committee members are listed.
2	Construction leads to power, clock troubles Gesell--Don Northern Iowan 84:5, p.1	9/11/1987	Power line disconnected during demolition of Anthropology Lab; interruptions cause problems in some buildings.
3	Marcel Cornis-Pop donates 300 books to the library Public Relations News Release 1987:372, p.1	5/13/1987	Professor Marcel Cornis-Pop donates a collection of three-hundred Romanian books, journals, and magazines to the library which are accepted by Professors Barbara Jones and Robert Ward.
4	UNI Gallery of Art to close for Spring Break Public Relations News Release 1987:261, p.1	3/12/1987	The Gallery of Art closes for spring break, while the Library and Maucker Union operate on reduced schedules. Daniel Stetson announces that the Annual Faculty Art Exhibition will remain open for two weeks prior to break.
5	Information age spotlights crucial role of skilled librarians, says new UNI library director Public Relations News Release 1987:111, p.1	11/19/1986	Covers the appointment of Barbara Jones as director of the university library. Jones spent nine years in New York, where she gained her experience directing library services. She made efforts to update services by developing a computerized card catalog.
6	New computer center now available Morse--Julie A. (Class of 1988) Northern Iowan 83:9, p.12	9/26/1986	New lab in Library has 34 Zenith computers; training and assistance available; photo.
7	A new name Ivey--Bill Northern Iowan 82:58, p.1	6/20/1986	Workman installs letters for new name on the Library; photo.
8	Rod predicts successor may bring in new ideas Northern Iowan 82:56, p.13	5/6/1986	Donald Rod remembers his years as head of the Library; the old library building and moving to the new building; his own professional career; photo.
9	Request initiated by staff Jensen--Marcia (Library Staff) Northern Iowan 82:55, p.2	5/2/1986	Marcia Jensen notes that the staff of the Library petitioned that the building be named in honor of Donald Rod.
10	UNI Library named for Director Donald Rod Olson--Lynn Northern Iowan 82:54, p.1	4/29/1986	Regents approve naming Library in honor of Donald Rod, who will retire in June after 33 years as Library Director; profile of Mr. Rod; photo.
11	Book browsers Morse--Julie A. (Class of 1988) Northern Iowan 82:47, p.6	4/4/1986	Boguslaw Galeski, Phillip Sellers, and Mary Jane Mangin look at books at the Library's April Fools Book Sale; photo.
12	Rod Library proposed; reception planned June 25 for retiring director Alumnus 71:1, p.9	4/1/1986	Regents will consider request.
13	Unique way to produce revenue Gramstad--Audrey Northern Iowan 82:39, p.2	2/28/1986	Suggests an alternative use for the library group study rooms.
14	Library is noisy Bowman--Dwight Northern Iowan 82:30, p.2	1/28/1986	Upset at noisy students in the library.
15	Caged in Alexandres--Leanne J. (Class of 1986) Northern Iowan 82:27, p.7	12/13/1985	Lori Nicholson and Scott Silvey spend time in the library preparing for finals; photo.
16	Untitled Alexandres--Leanne J. (Class of 1986) Northern Iowan 82:27, p.4	12/13/1985	Janet Rich prepares for finals; photo.
17	Ex libris Don Rod Alumnus 70:3, p.26	10/1/1985	Profile of Donald O. Rod; photo.
18	Political, Economic and Cultural Life of Austria Featured at UNI Through December Public Relations News Release 1985:60, p.1	9/30/1985	There is a series of Austria with a photography exhibition, films, and many speeches.
19	UNI 'Purple Fever: Temperature's Risin'" Homecoming Celebration Planned Oct. 10-13 Public Relations News Release 1985:52, p.1	9/26/1985	The week of homecoming is full of activities including the parade, the football game, Campaniling, and a variety show to name a few.
20	Library reports fewer false alarms this semester Reese--Gregory B. (Classes of 1989 and 2002) Northern Iowan 82:6, p.8	9/20/1985	Doug Hieber talks about the library security system; cites sources of false alarms.
21	Cathy's Corner Koehler--Catherine (Class of 1985) Northern Iowan 81:57, p.2	6/14/1985	UNI points of pride.
22	Library expansion, hours discussed Skinner--Gwynne Northern Iowan 81:48, p.6	4/9/1985	Students would like to see library open more hours, especially later at night and earlier on weekends; Mr. Rod responds with statistics and use patterns showing little need for those changes.
23	'Glaring defect' in library Fuerste--Robert Northern Iowan 81:46, p.2	4/2/1985	Does not like the bright orange carpet in the Library.
24	Library electronic system pays off Skinner--Gwynne Northern Iowan 81:44, p.1	3/26/1985	Security system installed in August 1983; Doug Hieber talks about the benefits of the system.
25	Stetson reports art stolen Palmersheim--Tim Northern Iowan 81:25, p.10	12/7/1984	"Soloist" by Don Turner was stolen from the Library; photo.
26	Experiences dilemma after dilemma Wheeler--Elizabeth A. (Class of 1987) Northern Iowan 81:21, p.2	11/16/1984	Critical of restroom facilities in Library.
27	Little concern being shown Berger--Karmen R. (Class of 1985) Northern Iowan 81:17, p.3	11/2/1984	Believes UNI should not be helping a South African library.
28	UNI library models for South Africa Northern Iowan 81:15, p.6	10/26/1984	Heather Colbert, the deputy librarian at Witwatersrand University in South Africa came to UNI in order to learn about library design; photo.
29	Library collection rates high UNI Century 12:3, p.7	6/1/1984	Government documents collection rated excellent.
30	Stageberg wills library to UNI UNI Century 12:3, p.7	6/1/1984	Professor Stageberg died on March 18, 1984.
31	Blanketsquad Hantula--Tim (Class of 1985) Northern Iowan 80:26, p.3	12/6/1983	Library public safety officers check on the offender.
32	Blanketsquad Hantula--Tim (Class of 1985) Northern Iowan 80:25, p.2	12/2/1983	A student gets zapped by machines in the library.
33	Blanketsquad Hantula--Tim (Class of 1985) Northern Iowan 80:24, p.2	11/22/1983	The Public Safety officer saves a book by Edith Wharton in the library.
34	Blanketsquad Hantula--Tim (Class of 1985) Northern Iowan 80:23, p.2	11/18/1983	The Public Safety officer chases down some students in the library.
35	Blanketsquad Hantula--Tim (Class of 1985) Northern Iowan 80:22, p.2	11/15/1983	The Public Safety officers patrol the library.
36	Blanketsquad Hantula--Tim (Class of 1985) Northern Iowan 80:21, p.2	11/11/1983	Public safety officers are reduced to being library police.
37	Library security system cuts thefts Alumnus 67:3, p.7	10/1/1983	Electronic detection system installed in summer 1983.
38	Yesterdays Julseth--Jeff Northern Iowan 79:7, p.19	9/21/1982	Campus happenings 50, 40, 30, 20, and 10 years ago; includes ads for J. S. Latta Company.
39	Lazy Daze Morgan--Robert Northern Iowan 78:62, p.1	7/23/1982	Student relaxes; photo.
40	Getting a jump on finals Oakes--William D. (Class of 1983) Northern Iowan 78:1, p.3	8/28/1981	Student sleeping in library; photo.
41	. . . as cabinet proposes an alternative memorial Northern Iowan 77:56, p.6	5/15/1981	Still considering ways of memorializing Professor Fox.
42	Fox Library supporters have dedication . . . Kelly--Beth Northern Iowan 77:56, p.6	5/15/1981	Students hold informal dedication ceremony; photo.
43	Minority cheers attempt Smith--C. (Student--1981) Northern Iowan 77:56, p.3	5/15/1981	Believes that the people who wanted to change the UNI library to the "Josef Fox Library" were the same ones who cheered about the attempted assassination of President Reagan.
44	Josef Fox library--to be or not to be? Berkler--Leslie Northern Iowan 77:51, p.1	4/28/1981	Campus officials offer opinions on the subject.
45	Baker joke 'rude and distasteful' McCabe--Theresa Northern Iowan 77:50, p.2	4/24/1981	Feels that a letter to the editor concerning naming the UNI Library was unjust and inexcusable.
46	Baker Library: A symbol of UNI! Severson--Keith Northern Iowan 77:49, p.2	4/21/1981	Believes that the UNI Library should be named after Gerald Baker.
47	But seriously, folks. . . Littler--John E. (Class of 1982) Northern Iowan 77:49, p.2	4/21/1981	Feels that the UNI Library should be dedicated to Professor Josef Fox.
48	Supports Fox Library Bast--William Charles Northern Iowan 77:48, p.2	4/17/1981	Believes that Josef W. Fox should be honored by UNI.
49	Says Fox instilled desire to learn Mackerman--Dan Northern Iowan 77:47, p.2	4/14/1981	Dan Mackerman believes the library should be named after Josef Fox because of his accomplishments.
50	'Only a library symbolizes ideas, concepts Joe put into words' Turner--John R. Northern Iowan 77:45, p.3	4/7/1981	Naming the library after Fox would be more than just a monument.

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