Money Smart Week (April 15-17)

Join the Pomerantz Business Library on Monday, April 15 through Wednesday, April 17 for Money Smart Week in the UI Main Library, Learning Commons, Group Area D as we celebrate and empower students with the knowledge and skills needed to make well-informed personal financial choices.

Money Smart Week Events:

  • Let’s Talk Money on Tuesday, April 16 from 11-12 PM
    • Are you unconsciously sabotaging your financial goals? Do you understand your relationship with money? Join Jean Bodensteiner, Grad student in Social Work and Tippie Counselor, in learning about your money story and how to change thoughts in your financial journey.
  • Budget Now for Retirement Later on Tuesday, April 16 from 12-1 PM
    • When is too early to save for retirement? Join Tippie College of Business professor, Dr. Eean Crawford as he explores the importance of budgeting for retirement in your early 20s and at the start of your career.
  • Money Management on Wednesday, April 17 from 12-1 PM
    • Unsure about the right steps and tools needed when starting your financial journey? Join the Office of Financial Aid to learn more about budgeting as a college student and plan for future expenses.

 

What is AI Technology?!

Artificial intelligence is changing the way we understand and pursue research. The Pomerantz Business Library believes we can navigate through this by learning all we can about the new technology. These ideas improve equity and promote more diverse opportunities at the university, in the workforce and in the larger community.

Be sure to check out our AI & Generative Chat Tools guide for more information on how to cite, prompt and use generative AI tools!

This Week! Business Building Blocks: An Introduction to Market Research

On Tuesday, October 24 from 5-6 PM, investigate and research your market to become more informed and make better decisions for your business or service. This workshop will highlight databases and common themes that help entrepreneurs identify trends, key players and customers in your market.

Taught by Maddi Brenner, Business Outreach and Reference Librarian, Pomerantz Business Library.

Meet at the Bedell Entrepreneurship Learning Laboratory (BELL) or register online here: https://uiowa.libcal.com/event/10862779 

This Week! Business Building Blocks: Intellectual Property

On Tuesday, September 26 from 5-6 PM, explore the hidden world of patents and trademarks. This workshop will feature a basic introduction to what a patents and trademarks are, the various types of patents in existence, and how to complete patents searches to begin the process. In addition to providing inventor exclusive rights to products, patents also give great detailed information on certain products and methods that can help you in the designing the development stages. Taught by Kari Kozak, Director, Lichtenberger Engineering Library.

Note: The presenter is not lawyer.  This session is for helping you learn the basics about intellectual property and search for patents and trademarks, legal advice will not be provided.

Meet at the Bedell Entrepreneurship Learning Laboratory (BELL)!

Job Fair Prep?

Job prepping for the All Majors Career Fair this Thursday, September 21 from 11-4 PM at the IMU? Check out some of our business databases and resources to get the leg up and find some information on your potential future employer!

  • Mergent Online — Source for global business and financial information
  • Nexis Uni — Researchers can quickly and easily search full-text documents from over 17,000 credible sources of information
  • PrivCo — Database on major privately-held companies

Future AI Technology Help & More!

Artificial intelligence is changing the way we understand and develop research, writing and learning new topics. The Pomerantz Business Library believes we can navigate through these situations by learning all we can about the new technology. These ideas improve equity and promote more diverse opportunities at the university, in the workforce and in the larger community.

Be sure to check out our AI & Generative Chat Tools guide for more information!

Job Fair Prep?

Job prepping for the All Majors Career Fair this Wednesday, Feb 22 from 12-4 PM at the IMU? Check out some of our business databases and resources to get the leg up and find some information on your potential future employer!

  • Mergent Online — Source for global business and financial information
  • Nexis Uni — Researchers can quickly and easily search full-text documents from over 17,000 credible sources of information
  • PrivCo — Database on major privately-held companies

Celebrating Black History Month!

February is dedicated as Black History Month, which honors and celebrates the achievements of African Americans throughout history. The Marvin Pomerantz Business Library advocates for us all to be agents of change. These ideas improve equity and promote more diverse opportunities at the university, in the workforce and the larger community. Let’s build up our communities together.

Every Monday in February, we are holding pop-up sessions in the Biz Hub with library material, books and databases that celebrate and dive deeper into topics focused on diversity in business.

Be sure to check out our Diversity in Business guide for more information!