February is Black History Month, and a perfect opportunity to spotlight black excellence – great inventors, leaders, social reformers, entertainers, and freedom fighters. Often, we view this last group through the lens of social activism – people who sought equality under the law. But African Americans have been safeguarding physical freedom as long as this… Read more »
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Publish Open Access with Cambridge University Press
The Big Ten Academic Alliance (BTAA), in which Indiana University is a part of, and Cambridge University Press (CUP) have agreed on a new 3-year Read and Publish license deal (2024-2026) for CUP journals. This deal includes: Reading: Access to all CUP journals (over 400) at a price similar to or slightly higher than what campuses… Read more »
Get Ahead with IU East Campus Library: Top Resources and Events Await!
Hit the ‘Like’ button on the IU East Campus Library’s Facebook page and be sure to follow the new IU East Campus Library Instagram page for up to date resources and events highlights! SAVE THE DATE! Mark your calendars! Join Assistant Librarian for Instruction and Outreach, KT Lowe, on February 5 at 12:30 PM in… Read more »
Popeye Belongs to All of Us
On January 1st each year, Public Domain Day, new materials fall out of copyright and become free to use and adapt for anyone, without needing to clear rights or pay royalties. These include audio recordings first copyrighted in 1924, and books, films, plays, musical compositions, artwork, and characters copyrighted in 1929. In recent years, these… Read more »
Here’s the (Lib)Key to Quick Article Access
The IU East Campus Library subscribes to an excellent service that brings students and faculty straight to the articles they want by providing instant access and eliminating paywalls. LibKey is a suite of tools that help researchers locate and view research articles with fewer clicks. There are three LibKey features that IU East researchers can… Read more »
New year, new habits: How to make the best of 2025 on campus
It’s a whole new semester and the start of a new year. Why not take advantage of all this newness and do some new things on campus? There’s many opportunities to engage with other students, find new places to study and take in some of the work that your fellow students and community members have… Read more »
The Christmas Eggnog Riot
In 1802, West Point Military Academy was founded, a pathetic joke of a military institution whose lax recruitment standards, negligible resources, and few teachers contributed little to the nation’s safety. Then the War of 1812 happened, and losing the White House to the British convinced Congress that it would be prudent to train better officers… Read more »
Navigating Mental Health During the Holidays and Winter Season
The holiday season and winter months can be a challenging time for people. While this period often brings joy and celebration, it is also the coldest and darkest time of the year, and it can lead to feelings of stress, loneliness, and depression. Here are some tips to help you maintain your mental health during… Read more »
The Winter Solstice
On Saturday, December 21st at 4:19 AM, the winter solstice will usher in the season of Winter. Along with snow, lower temperatures and less daylight, however, the winter solstice also brings wonder, traditions and atmospheric changes that have inspired and connected humans for millennia. Take a look at some of the phenomena that accompanies the… Read more »
The End (of the semester) is Nigh!
As the end of the semester approaches, it’s the perfect time to gather all the research resources you need for your final projects and exams. The IU East Campus Library is here to support you with a wealth of materials, from academic journals and books to online databases and a quiet place to study. Make… Read more »