On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross the sky over Richmond, Indiana for four minutes, starting at 3:07 PM. The IU East campus is in the path of totality, which means that viewers of the eclipse will see the sun completely obscured. This is a rare event, and the next eclipse of… Read more »
Month: September 2023
Dear Diary: Primary Sources at the Campus Library
One of the best primary source materials for any researcher to explore has always been diaries and letters, the first-hand account of anyone living through a particular place in time or historical event. Today, many people may not write with pen and paper, but describing the daily activities and stories of our everyday life is… Read more »
Look, Up In the Sky
This year, eclipses are major news. On October 14th there will be an annular eclipse (that is, one where the moon is too far away to completely block out the sun, and you can still see the outer ring of it). On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will be happening. For about four… Read more »
More than words: DEI in action
The IU East Campus Library Diversity Statement is more than words on a website. We strive to adhere to the spirit as well as daily actions for what it represents. “The Indiana University East Campus Library recognizes the value of all individuals and strives to engage and include the full diversity of the IU East… Read more »