Emergencies
The John Martin Rare Book Room (JMRBR) has a special alarm system, which is not controlled by the Hardin Library alarm system and cannot be silenced by desk staff. If the alarm is activated in the JMRBR, call 911 to describe the location and alarm, then inform the Circulation Desk (335-9151) and make sure that Janna is aware of the situation. If there is no one in the Administrative Office, contact the following individuals in order until you reach someone:
When the alarm is activated due to fire, the door to the room will automatically close and a special fire suppression system will activate; All staff and patrons in the JMRBR must evacuate the room immediately.
Contacts and mailing address:
John Martin Rare Book Room
Hardin Library for the Health Sciences
600 Newton Road
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA 52242-1098
Tel: 319/335-9154
Fax: 319/353-3752
Emails may be sent to: damien-ihrig@uiowa.edu (curator)
Location and Hours:
JMRBR can be accessed by Damien, Cassie, and Janna only. If they are not available, the room is not available.
The John Martin Rare Book Room is located on the fourth floor of the Hardin Library and is normally open Monday through Friday from 8-12 and 1-5. If for some reason the Rare Book Room is closed during these times, access to the collection is available by contacting the Hardin Library Information Desk at 335-9151. The JMRBR is closed on weekends and University holidays. Because staff commitments may occasionally result in the JMRBR being closed, appointments are strongly recommended and may be made by contacting the Librarian at 319/335-9154.