Rod Library

Displaying 351 - 400 of 403 in reverse chronological order

#	Title	Date	Summary
351	Wright Hall to receive new look Northern Iowan 86:44, p.1	03/09/1990	$2.7 million project would renovate HVAC systems and add new windows; status of other projects noted.
352	Addition to library approved Northern Iowan 86:25, p.5	12/01/1989	Regents approve $7 million project budget; Herbert Lewis Kruse Blunck are the architects; will add 63,000 square feet to building, including a home for Educational Media Center.
353	Regents approve budget, architect for $7-million library addition at University of Northern Iowa. Public Relations News Release 1989:254, p.1	11/16/1989	The 63,000 square foot fourth floor addition to the Library will provide expansion for the centralized Library and a permanent home for the Educational Media Center, which has been temporarily housed in the Commons since original Glichrist Hall burned.
354	Donald O. Rod Library at University of Northern Iowa to dedicate state-of-the-art computer automation system Friday (Nov. 17) Public Relations News Release 1989:249, p.1	11/15/1989	The computer automated system, which contains all the Library's holdings, was partially funded by a gift from the University of Northern Iowa graduating class of 1988, and has been under
355	Library grows to meet needs Northern Iowan 86:11, p.1	10/10/1989	Addition to Rod Library is in planning stages; committee studying needs; educational media may occupy some space; Herb Safford talks about the plans.
356	Typewriters stolen from library Northern Iowan 86:10, p.4	10/06/1989	Two typewriters valued at $1000 stolen from typing room.
357	Library ceases locker searches Northern Iowan 86:10, p.1	10/06/1989	After receiving a legal opinion, the library staff will not search student lockers for books which have not been checked out.
358	What's in a name--such as campus buildings Northern Iowan 86:3, p.7	09/12/1989	A brief look at the people for whom campus buildings are named; photo.
359	Northern Iowa receives continued legislative support Northern Iowa Today 17:2, p.6	09/01/1989	UNI will implement real estate education program and put addition on Library.
360	New director sees bright future for library Northern Iowa Today 17:2, p.5	09/01/1989	Herbert Safford outlines views on libraries; photo.
361	Library enforces rules Northern Iowan 85:32, p.4	01/27/1989	Library will attempt to keep food and drink out of the building.
362	Library and Homecoming? Northern Iowan 85:11, p.1	10/04/1988	A view of the library bridge; photo.
363	Seniors pass their goal Northern Iowa Today 16:3, p.6	09/01/1988	Pledges reach $51,453; will be used for library automation.
364	University of Northern Iowa library's government documents department rated one of the best in the nation. Public Relations News Release 1988:4, p.1	08/18/1988	The department was awarded scores of "excellent" in all seven categories in which it was evaluated.
365	Faculty Senate dockets items to next meeting Northern Iowan 84:47, p.1	03/18/1988	School of Business asks that credit from other institutions be transferable only if the experience is really comparable; ask name change for ROTC oversight committee; will consider teacher education governance; approve seat on Senate for Library.
366	Technology for the lap Northern Iowa Today 16:2, p.8	03/01/1988	Rod Library buys twelve laptop computers for student use in the Library; photo.
367	Seniors' gift will help automate Library's card catalog Northern Iowa Today 16:2, p.7	03/01/1988	Hope to raise $50,000 for library automation.
368	University of Northern Iowa Library offers portable computers for student use; Computer labs added on campus Public Relations News Release 1987:260, p.1	02/12/1988	Computer labs are installed into the Education Center, the Commons, and the Industrial Technology Center in addition to three existing labs. Twelve new laptop computers are made available for checkout in the library.
369	Study break . . . . Northern Iowan 84:37, p.6	02/12/1988	Dust sets off fire alarm in Library; photo.
370	Northern Iowa to close doors Wednesday afternoon (Nov. 25) for electrical work Public Relations News Release 1987:152, p.1	11/23/1987	Rod Library, the Administrative Data Processing Office, and all classes close early for Thanksgiving break due to a campus-wide power outage. The Physical Plant staff shut down power for electrical service improvements.
371	Librarian who works to keep controversial books on shelves to speak at Northern Iowa Sept. 29 Public Relations News Release 1987:40, p.1	09/17/1987	The Education Center hosts a presentation by director of the Freedom to Read Foundation, Judith Krug. She discussed the increase in annual censorship attempts in school libraries. The speech was sponsored by Rod Library.
372	Marcel Cornis-Pop donates 300 books to the library Public Relations News Release 1987:372, p.1	05/13/1987	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.
373	UNI Greek Week activities slated Monday-Saturday (April 20-25) Public Relations News Release 1987:323, p.1	04/14/1987	The opening ceremonies of Greek Week were held in Maucker Union, organized by Sean McAleer and Shelly Niffenegger. Activities included a leadership breakfast, a study night in Rod Library, and a Special Olympics competition.
374	Student survey Northern Iowan 83:51, p.1	04/10/1987	Gerald Bisbey releases graduating senior survey showing students' satisfaction with campus services; the Library receives the highest satisfaction rating.
375	Black Hawk County UNI alumni group to call for members April 1 and 2 Public Relations News Release 1987:283, p.1	03/26/1987	Members of the Board of Directors for the Alumni Association begin recruiting graduates. Elly Leslie, director of the organization, explains the twenty-dollar annual fee for both single alumni and couples which grants them access to Rod Library.
376	Library cracks down on snackers Northern Iowan 83:45, p.3	03/13/1987	Barbara Jones talks about a campaign to enforce rule that prohibits consumption of food and drink in the Library; photo.
377	UNI Gallery of Art to close for Spring Break Public Relations News Release 1987:261, p.1	03/12/1987	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.
378	Goodbye Marian: how others see librarians and how we see ourselves Nonpareil 71:2, p.32	03/01/1987	New Director of Library Services attempts to refute traditional view of librarians and their work; photo.
379	It's all happening at Northern Iowa; renovations, additions, replacements Northern Iowa Today 15:2, p.6	03/01/1987	Renovated Auditorium opened; construction expected to begin on Business Building in Fall 1987; architect will be selected for addition to Union; library addition, Latham and Wright hall renovations, new power plant, and new faculty lines await funding.
380	University could receive $17.7 million Northern Iowan 83:32, p.5	01/27/1987	Several projects included in package that will go to the floor for discussion in the General Assembly.
381	Tomahawk to donate money to Donald O. Rod Library Northern Iowan 83:28, p.6	12/09/1986	Will donate 2% of sales to library.
382	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.
383	New library director ready to inform students Northern Iowan 83:19, p.12	10/31/1986	Profile of Barbara Jones; outline of her plans for the library; photo.
384	Adverse budget conditions require substantive cutbacks Northern Iowa Today 14:4, p.7	09/01/1986	UNI takes measures to meet requirements; however, computer fees fund new lab in library and UNI receives authority to issue $11.2 million in bonds for new business building.
385	New people assume leadership positions Northern Iowa Today 14:4, p.7	09/01/1986	New heads of Public Information Services, Library, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, and Department of Sociology and Anthropology named.
386	Computer lab nears completion Northern Iowan 83:1, p.4	08/26/1986	Lab in library will have eight terminals, 37 PCs, and one printer; cost will be about $128,000.
387	New staff members named Northern Iowan 82:61, p.1	07/18/1986	Barbara Jones will be Library director; John Deegan will be CSBS dean; Susan Chilcott will head Public Information Services
388	UNI names Barbara Jones director of library Public Relations News Release 1986:475, p.1	07/11/1986	A brief overview of the qualifications of the new director of library services and associate professor at the university. Includes a short outline of her college career.
389	A new name Northern Iowan 82:58, p.1	06/20/1986	Workman installs letters for new name on the Library; photo.
390	Two men leave their mark at UNI after more than 30 years of service Northern Iowa Today 14:3, p.7	06/01/1986	Biographical profiles of Donald O. Rod and Ross Nielsen, who will retire soon; photo.
391	Rod predicts successor may bring in new ideas Northern Iowan 82:56, p.13	05/06/1986	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.
392	Request initiated by staff Northern Iowan 82:55, p.2	05/02/1986	Marcia Jensen notes that the staff of the Library petitioned that the building be named in honor of Donald Rod.
393	UNI Library named for Director Donald Rod Northern Iowan 82:54, p.1	04/29/1986	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.
394	Irony Northern Iowan 82:54, p.2	04/29/1986	Cites quotations that lend irony to the recent naming of the Library.
395	Regents name UNI Library for its longtime director, Donald Rod Public Relations News Release 1986:385, p.1	04/23/1986	Rod has been the library director for thirty-three years and will retire in June; Curris noted that Rod is known for his warm collegiality; the Regents' decision was unanimous; he has also worked as a library design consultant.
396	Rod Library proposed; reception planned June 25 for retiring director Alumnus 71:1, p.9	04/01/1986	Regents will consider request.
397	UNI fall semester hours announced Public Relations News Release 1980:17, p.1	08/18/1980	Hours are announced for the opening of residence halls and other buildings on campus.
398	End of UNI summer session brings hours changes Public Relations News Release 1980:3, p.1	08/01/1980	The end of the summer session changes the open hours in several buildings on campus.
399	UNI Library Hours Change for Spring-Summer Interim Public Relations News Release 1971:651, p.1	05/26/1971	The library will remain open on Memorial Day.
400	UNI Library, Union and Switchboard Hours Changed Public Relations News Release 1971:647, p.1	05/25/1971	Hours of operation will differ between the end of the spring semester and the start of the summer session; listed hours