Writing is one of the most valuable skills honed in college, and will pay dividends in any walk of life. Good writing allows you to communicate compassionately and effectively, avoid ambiguity, and convey your ideas to others in a persuasive way. From emails and memos around the office to sympathy letters in times of bereavement,… Read more »
Month: May 2020
Accessibility for online content
As courses and conferences continue to move online due to the Covid-19 pandemic, now is the time to ensure online content meets accessibility standards. Whether creating a word document, PowerPoint presentation, digital exhibit, website, eBooks, etc., accessibility is essential. Accessibility design can be described as “focus[ing] on users with physical or invisible disabilities like low… Read more »
The Internet Archive, a trove of amazing things
Founded in 1996, the Internet Archive is a free resource of materials ranging from previous versions of websites to video games to concerts from well known recording artists and much more. So much, in fact, that it can be quite overwhelming. As an avid user of Archive.org, KT Lowe, Instruction Librarian, is glad to provide… Read more »
Attention Class of 2020 – Share your stories with the Bicentennial Oral History Project
IU wants to hear your story and we want lots of our IU East Class of 2020 students to be part of this historical event. Record an oral history and share your unique memories and experiences with future generations! Help us document the Class of 2020 by sharing your story! It’s easy to participate: volunteer… Read more »