Melea Reicks Licht

Teller of stories for @ISU_Library. Hobby farmer, mom, and @marklicht's biggest fan.

[Iowa State U Library @ISU_Library]

With gratitude, #BookSpinePoetry in honor of @IowaStateU President Wendy Wintersteen as she approaches retirement. Congratulations on leaving a legacy of innovation, collaboration, and above all, service! 📚🌪️❤️

[Iowa State U Library @ISU_Library]

Happy 100th to @IowaStateU’s beloved Parks Library! The University Library has been the heart of Iowa State since it welcomed students in 1869 and students have been the pulse of Parks from its opening day Jan. 6, 1925. See how Parks Library has evolved: https://t.co/TINlMcgarn

[Melea Reicks Licht @mreicks]

Friends with National History Day kiddos, check out this year's theme... and how we can help @ISU_Library!

[Iowa State U Library @ISU_Library]

📣 Announcing the new #NationalHistoryDay theme: Rights & Responsibilities in History.

Dive into our resources, including databases, rare archives, and expert guidance.

Explore our @IowaStateU #Library National History Day library guide: https://t.co/rIRCiEWMkJ

[Melea Reicks Licht @mreicks]

Academic friends, my colleague Kate offers some super interesting hands-on workshops on using AI tools. She has one coming up on AI for lit reviews. Check it out or share with your students!

[Iowa State U Library @ISU_Library]

🎯📚Library learning: #ArtificialIntelligence (AI) series. Part 1: An Intro to AI Tools for Starting a Literature Review. 9-11 a.m., Wednesday, July 10. Try out 2 AI research tools that are useful in the first stage of a literature review.
Reserve a spot: https://t.co/GsU1ToioWF

[Iowa State U Library @ISU_Library]

🐶 ❤️ 💛 @IowaStateU's favorite study break celebrates 10 years in 2024! Relax with some furry friends at Parks Library from noon-3 p.m. daily during Prep Week. Follow the 🐾

[Iowa State U Library @ISU_Library]

❤️💛#ForeverTrueDay: Jim Black ’81 agri biz donated $1000 & challenges YOU to give $100. $100 donors get 4 passes to Parks After Dark this fall. Behind-the-scenes tour 👀 treasures/artifacts from @ISU_Archives. 🍷 & 🧀 w/ Dean Seo. Get the details, visit https://t.co/4ww8mMOKqJ

[Iowa State U Library @ISU_Library]

Did you know @IowaStateU’s most romantic tradition started out… rebelliously? Learn the story behind “campaniling” from @ISU_Archives on this #ValentinesDay! https://t.co/KBuk9BC7tR

[Iowa State U Library @ISU_Library]

❄️All University Library locations will be closed through Tues. Jan. 16. ❄️
See hours at https://t.co/CzTUtGhBMc.
> Scheduled closure Sat. Jan. 13.
> Closed due to weather Sun. Jan. 14 and Tues. Jan. 16.
> Closed Mon. Jan. 15 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

[Iowa State U Library @ISU_Library]

❄️ UPDATE ❄️ Due to blizzard conditions all University Library locations are closed Friday, Jan. 12. Check our hours at https://t.co/CzTUtGhBMc for updates. Our digital services remain available at https://t.co/7yckRBxTCM. Warm wishes, Cyclones!

[Iowa State U Library @ISU_Library]

Looking for a good read? Explore America's great river valley through the lenses of history, economics, folklore, literature, movies and television, & music—country, blues, gospel, jazz, & rock & roll. Free and available to you via the ISU Digital Press https://t.co/AIyj5B3MyG.

[Iowa State U Library @ISU_Library]

We were honored to play host to the music and magic of this year's @IowaStateU holiday message in the historic Reading Room of Parks Library. View on YouTube: https://t.co/hW2A4tTUzi Do you have memories of studying in this beautiful space?

[Iowa State U Library @ISU_Library]

Celebrate the tapestry of flavors in #IndigenousCuisine. Join us! 4-5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28, Parks Library Lobby. Honor the connection of people, land & food that has sustained communities for generations. Taste fry bread, wojapi jam, three sisters stew, and warm harvest pudding.

[Melea Reicks Licht @mreicks]

Getting to know @ISU_Library friends and donors has been one of my favorite parts of the new job. Larry’s was a fun story to tell ❤️

[Iowa State U Library @ISU_Library]

Larry Hejlik says his dream job with @harleydavidson was built on the foundation of product liability work he created at Parks Library as a student. Read more about this @ISU_CoE grad and how he’s fueling student success at Iowa State https://t.co/0hJI4Nz57N

[Melea Reicks Licht @mreicks]

We're hiring! This is a new position on the communications team that will oversee the library’s experiences for new students and faculty via university orientation programs and support other outreach by library staff. Please share and let me know if you have any questions!

[Iowa State U Library @ISU_Library]

Come work with us as the Library Outreach Specialist. Support #outreach efforts, oversee new student orientation, and collaborate with campus units to host events that promote student success.
#libraryjobs
@IowaStateU

https://t.co/FboGSSvaqA

[Melea Reicks Licht @mreicks]

Think you know the story of Jack Trice? Visit the Iowa State University exhibit in the Varied Industries building at the Iowa State Fair to experience history. And, come see us at the Iowa State University Library to learn more. Be ready. It's powerful stuff.

[Iowa State U Library @ISU_Library]

The @IowaStateU Office of University Marketing presents “Breaking Barriers: The Story of Jack Trice,” the 2023 @IowaStateFair exhibit. https://t.co/n4gg9hs7VQ See @ISU_Archives pics/letters including a facsimile of Trice's letter that has inspired #IowaStaters for 100 years.
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[Melea Reicks Licht @mreicks]

I begin a new chapter at the University Library next month. Crafting Iowa Stater magazine was one of the greatest honors of my career & I couldn’t be prouder of what our team created together! With a strong framework now in place, it's ready for a new editor to take the helm.

[Iowa State University Alumni @isualum]

The Iowa State University Alumni Association (ISUAA) is seeking applicants to serve as our next magazine editor.

LEARN MORE & APPLY ⬇️
https://t.co/t8d5tyge46

[Iowa State University Alumni @isualum]

Did you work on campus as a student?

In the latest issue of Iowa Stater magazine, former Iowa Staters across the country chimed in with memorable and impactful stories from their time working on campus.

🔔 https://t.co/Qg4fxBZD5C

[Melea Reicks Licht @mreicks]

On location at @Mach_Innovation with @Colin_Hurd and Rhett Schildroth for Iowa Stater magazine. Learn more about this autonomous tech and Hurd’s entrepreneurial journey in our next issue. @isualum @isufoundation

[Iowa State University Alumni @isualum]

Iowa State University's highest awards will be presented tomorrow at the Distinguished Awards Celebration.

A public ceremony will be held in the Alumni Center at 2 p.m. and will also be live-streamed: https://t.co/PnurnWzjdm

Learn about 2023 awardees at https://t.co/YZLCH4wRqO

[Melea Reicks Licht @mreicks]

@adamkjanke @IowaStateNREM @iastate_cals Tell me next time you do this and I will send a photo crew - talk about science with practice! 🤩🔥