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1 Group gives special recognition to Northern Iowa seniors for leadership, achievement
Public Relations News Release 1987:169, p.1 		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
Northern Iowan 84:5, p.1 		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 		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 		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 		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
Northern Iowan 83:9, p.12 		New lab in Library has 34 Zenith computers; training and assistance available; photo.
7 A new name
Northern Iowan 82:58, p.1 		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 		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
Northern Iowan 82:55, p.2 		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
Northern Iowan 82:54, p.1 		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
Northern Iowan 82:47, p.6 		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 		Regents will consider request.
13 Unique way to produce revenue
Northern Iowan 82:39, p.2 		Suggests an alternative use for the library group study rooms.
14 Library is noisy
Northern Iowan 82:30, p.2 		Upset at noisy students in the library.
15 Caged in
Northern Iowan 82:27, p.7 		Lori Nicholson and Scott Silvey spend time in the library preparing for finals; photo.
16 Untitled
Northern Iowan 82:27, p.4 		Janet Rich prepares for finals; photo.
17 Ex libris Don Rod
Alumnus 70:3, p.26 		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 		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 		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
Northern Iowan 82:6, p.8 		Doug Hieber talks about the library security system; cites sources of false alarms.
21 Cathy's Corner
Northern Iowan 81:57, p.2 		UNI points of pride.
22 Library expansion, hours discussed
Northern Iowan 81:48, p.6 		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
Northern Iowan 81:46, p.2 		Does not like the bright orange carpet in the Library.
24 Library electronic system pays off
Northern Iowan 81:44, p.1 		Security system installed in August 1983; Doug Hieber talks about the benefits of the system.
25 Stetson reports art stolen
Northern Iowan 81:25, p.10 		"Soloist" by Don Turner was stolen from the Library; photo.
26 Experiences dilemma after dilemma
Northern Iowan 81:21, p.2 		Critical of restroom facilities in Library.
27 Little concern being shown
Northern Iowan 81:17, p.3 		Believes UNI should not be helping a South African library.
28 UNI library models for South Africa
Northern Iowan 81:15, p.6 		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 		Government documents collection rated excellent.
30 Stageberg wills library to UNI
UNI Century 12:3, p.7 		Professor Stageberg died on March 18, 1984.
31 Blanketsquad
Northern Iowan 80:26, p.3 		Library public safety officers check on the offender.
32 Blanketsquad
Northern Iowan 80:25, p.2 		A student gets zapped by machines in the library.
33 Blanketsquad
Northern Iowan 80:24, p.2 		The Public Safety officer saves a book by Edith Wharton in the library.
34 Blanketsquad
Northern Iowan 80:23, p.2 		The Public Safety officer chases down some students in the library.
35 Blanketsquad
Northern Iowan 80:22, p.2 		The Public Safety officers patrol the library.
36 Blanketsquad
Northern Iowan 80:21, p.2 		Public safety officers are reduced to being library police.
37 Library security system cuts thefts
Alumnus 67:3, p.7 		Electronic detection system installed in summer 1983.
38 Yesterdays
Northern Iowan 79:7, p.19 		Campus happenings 50, 40, 30, 20, and 10 years ago; includes ads for J. S. Latta Company.
39 Lazy Daze
Northern Iowan 78:62, p.1 		Student relaxes; photo.
40 Getting a jump on finals
Northern Iowan 78:1, p.3 		Student sleeping in library; photo.
41 . . . as cabinet proposes an alternative memorial
Northern Iowan 77:56, p.6 		Still considering ways of memorializing Professor Fox.
42 Fox Library supporters have dedication . . .
Northern Iowan 77:56, p.6 		Students hold informal dedication ceremony; photo.
43 Minority cheers attempt
Northern Iowan 77:56, p.3 		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?
Northern Iowan 77:51, p.1 		Campus officials offer opinions on the subject.
45 Baker joke 'rude and distasteful'
Northern Iowan 77:50, p.2 		Feels that a letter to the editor concerning naming the UNI Library was unjust and inexcusable.
46 Baker Library: A symbol of UNI!
Northern Iowan 77:49, p.2 		Believes that the UNI Library should be named after Gerald Baker.
47 But seriously, folks. . .
Northern Iowan 77:49, p.2 		Feels that the UNI Library should be dedicated to Professor Josef Fox.
48 Supports Fox Library
Northern Iowan 77:48, p.2 		Believes that Josef W. Fox should be honored by UNI.
49 Says Fox instilled desire to learn
Northern Iowan 77:47, p.2 		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'
Northern Iowan 77:45, p.3 		Naming the library after Fox would be more than just a monument.
51 'Rare devotion to duty'
Northern Iowan 77:45, p.3 		Gary Gute believes the library should be named after Josef W. Fox.
52 Thirty years dedication
Northern Iowan 77:45, p.3 		Joseph Fox's humility is enough of a consideration to have a memorial in his name.
53 Won't abandon cause
Northern Iowan 77:45, p.3 		M. W. Smith argues that the Vice President's Council has had long enough time to make a decision on whether or not to name the library after Joseph Fox.
54 UNI library suffers a 'double whammy' with current economy
Public Relations News Release 1980:374, p.1 		The UNI library will have to cut back in acquisitions due to the high inflation of prices and budget cuts.
55 How about 'Lang-Fox Library?'
Northern Iowan 77:32, p.2 		David Hill proposes to name library after Josef Fox and William C. Lang.
56 Urges Fox Library proposal
Northern Iowan 77:31, p.2 		Scott Bertelsen proposes naming library after Josef W. Fox.
57 Josef W. Fox
Northern Iowan 77:30, p.5 		Group will meet to consider naming library after Professor Fox.
58 Students propose Fox Library
Alumnus 65:4, p.8 		UNISA considers bill which would name library for Professor Fox.
59 Backs library proposal
Northern Iowan 77:23, p.2 		Supports naming the library after Josef Fox.
60 UNI library has exhibit on Iowa forests
Public Relations News Release 1980:199, p.1 		The UNI Library will display "The Natural Forest Communities of Iowa" a collection of photographs and descriptive material in the lobby area.
61 Fox library 'appropriate tribute'
Northern Iowan 77:11, p.2 		Supports naming the library after Professor Josef Fox.
62 Aud curtains only one fix-up project
UNI Century 8:4, p.4 		Summer construction schedule.
63 Senate explores SIIF
Public Relations News Release 77:6, p.1 		A recommendation to look at the handling of the Student Interest Investment Foundation was one of the items covered at the meeting of the UNI Student Association.
64 Petitions
Northern Iowan 77:4, p.5 		Petitions circulating to recommend that the Library be named for Professor Fox.
65 Bill proposes library to be named after Fox
Northern Iowan 77:2, p.5 		A bill to propose the renaming of the library, the establishment of an election commission and the inquiry of hiring a secretary for the UNISA office were all items covered in the first UNISA meeting of the year.
66 You are alive, Joe
Northern Iowan 77:1, p.2 		Believes Joe Fox's memory lives on; feels library should be named after Fox.
67 Seven buildings to be remodeled for better energy efficiency
Northern Iowan 76:41, p.6 		Seven UNI buildings will be remodeled as part of an energy conservation project. The buildings included in this project are the Commons, the Education Center, Gilchrist Hall, the Library, Russell Hall, Sabin Hall, and Seerley Hall; will cost $450,000.
68 Alumnus donates sculpture to UNI Library collection
Alumnus 64:3, p.20 		Lawrence Jepson donates piece he bought in Denmark.
69 UNI purchases sculpture for library art collection
Northern Iowan 75:57, p.1 		Alumnus Lawrence Jepson donated a sculpture by Amedeo Gennarelly to UNI. The sculpture will be displayed in the lobby of the library; photo.
70 Academics
Old Gold 0:0, p.6 		Aerial view of UNI campus; photo.
71 Library Science
Old Gold 0:0, p.23 		Librarians deal with much more than books. They also have to deal with the latest communications media. The library is used extensively by students from this department; photo
72 Nor wind, nor rain, not sleet or snow
Northern Iowan 74:27, p.6 		The Library underneath all of the snow; photo.
73 The campus at night
Northern Iowan 74:6, p.1 		The Campanile, library, and Maucker Union are deserted as night descends; photo.
74 Permanent art collection subtly influences
Alumnus 62:1, p.8 		History of art collection on campus; some early purchases, but officially established in 1955 by President Maucker; Professor Page's views on its importance; photo.
75 Completed library gives university comfortable reader services
Alumnus 61:4, p.3 		Description of facilities, collections, and services in newly-completed Phase II; photo.
76 Repairs justified; "wicked pen"
Northern Iowan 72:62, p.2 		Believes recent criticism for slow repair of Library air conditioning was unjustified.
77 Repairs too slow
Northern Iowan 72:61, p.2 		Library air conditioning breaks down; repair schedule looks very slow.
78 Library dedication to be Thursday
Northern Iowan 72:55, p.1 		Frederick Manfred will speak; brief description of the library building and the upcoming ceremony.
79 Dedications salute UNI centennial
Alumnus 61:2, p.17 		Library Phase II dedicated May 6, 1976; Education Center dedicated April 8, 1976; Industrial Technology Center dedicated April 17, 1976.
80 Art deadline May 3
Northern Iowan 72:48, p.1 		Seeking applications for work in the Redeker Center and the Library.
81 yes-yes she lisped clearly
Northern Iowan 72:31, p.3 		Student Library employee cannot stop speaking German.
82 Bathrooms--an issue at the library
Northern Iowan 71:42, p.2 		Urges writer to give himself plenty of time.
83 A. Bierce is Dead
Northern Iowan 71:31, p.2 		Likes new library.
84 The library features experience in comfort
Northern Iowan 71:30, p.4 		Donald Rod describes the services and facilities of the Library after the completion of Unit II; cost was $4.5 million; capacity of 700,000 volumes; photo.
85 Rooms to think and breathe in
Northern Iowan 71:29, p.2 		Highly appreciative of new library facilities.
86 Studying in comfort
Northern Iowan 71:29, p.1 		New furniture installed in Library; photo.
87 What's Up?
Northern Iowan 71:25, p.8 		Activities and meetings.
88 "Dichotomy" adds art to library
Northern Iowan 71:22, p.4 		Phil Ogle talks about his newly-mounted sculpture in the library.
89 UNI-Dome changes approved
Northern Iowan 71:9, p.1 		Synthetic turf area of coverage reduced; $27,700 approved for redecoration of Library Phase 1.
90 Library progresses
Northern Iowan 71:1, p.13 		Lower level complete; awaiting shelving; should be complete by beginning of spring semester.
91 Library gives growing pains
Northern Iowan 70:59, p.6 		Mr. Rod talks about the improvements of the library addition; will hold 700,000 volumes; new art and music and career collections; staff will begin moving books at Christmas.
92 Library update
Northern Iowan 70:41, p.7 		Mr. Rod talks about progress; hopes lower level will be open by August and other levels will be open by Christmas; will open equipment bids soon.
93 Library addition will double size
UNI Century 2:2, p.2 		Recent progress in construction; photo.
94 Heating reduced, lighting is cut
UNI Century 2:1, p.2 		Temperature reduced to 68 degrees in 80% of buildings; lighting reduced in library.
95 Art project
Northern Iowan 70:14, p.7 		Doug Hieber interviews Hans Breder about his proposal for an art project for the library's new addition; photo.
96 Regents approve transactions
Northern Iowan 70:3, p.4 		Architectural services for UNI-CUE; purchase house from Anna Curtis; replace library roof.
97 Construction progresses on library
Northern Iowan 69:60, p.1 		Vic Gibson says that work is behind schedule.
98 Untitled
Northern Iowan 69:59, p.4 		Construction on the new addition to the library continues; photo.
99 Theft does occur on campus; believe it or not
Northern Iowan 69:56, p.4 		Instances and statistics on campus thievery.
100 Untitled
Northern Iowan 69:56, p.10 		Demolition of entrance in preparation for renovation of the library continues; photo.