The easiest way to begin searching for research materials at IU East is to start typing in the blank labelled “Search EBSCO (Articles)” on the library’s home page. This search blank is a meta-search, which means that it looks through many of the library’s databases simultaneously. Most research at IU East starts here. The software… Read more »
Month: May 2023
Mental Health – free resources and a free t-shirt
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and the theme this year is ‘Look Around, Look Within’. ‘Around’ includes the environment – neighborhood, social circle, family, and workplace – while ‘within’ refers both to introspection, and to a candid appraisal of one’s personal risk factors like genetic makeup. These influences work together to help or hurt… Read more »
Alternatives to ‘No Mow May’
Spring is in full swing, and many insects, animals, and plants are now active and roaming or growing in your yard. You may also have heard of the “No Mow May” movement from the news, social media, or eco focused organizations. Not mowing for a full month sounds like a nice idea, but it can… Read more »
A+ for 10 Years of Service-learning
Service-learning is a teaching and learning strategy that connects academic curriculum to community problem-solving. At IU East, the Center for Service Learning (CSL) provides dynamic opportunities for fulfilling the vision “to enrich the campus and community through educationally meaningful service that helps students become socially responsible citizens.” Service-learning aligns with the IU 2030 Strategic Plan,… Read more »
Friends with Research
If you haven’t yet, be sure to LIKE the IU East Campus Library Facebook page for updates on databases that can provide interesting, reliable information for a class project, research paper, or simply be of interest to you! Below are highlights of databases featured recently. Education Interested in interactive tutorials, practice tests, e-books, flashcards, and… Read more »