In 1914, the world had erupted into the most terrible war yet fought, which would eventually claim almost forty million lives. It was an accidental war. Most nations had formed alliances with other countries for mutual protection. One of the largest groups was the Triple Entente, with the three main allies being the United Kingdom,… Read more »
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A multifaith playlist
This December, 11 different holidays are observed by various people throughout the world. While most people are familiar with Christmas music, other holidays have their own musical traditions. Let’s take a look at a handful of these. Kwanzaa is a modern holiday, created in 1966. In the United States, some of its first celebrations took… Read more »
Gamification of Library Programming
This past year the library has focused on reconnecting with students through creative displays, regularly scheduled presentations, and passive programming. During the 2025 fall semester, the IU East Campus Library rolled out two new programs centered around “games” to promote student engagement in the library: Banned Books Bingo and the Library Duck Hunt! October: Banned… Read more »
The First Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving commemorates one of the strongest early alliances established between indigenous American tribes and European settlers. Intertribal Chief (Sachem) Massasoit of the Wampanoag (Pokanoket or Wôpanâak) and Governor John Carver of the Plymouth settlers famously adopted this historic peace treaty in 1621. The treaty called for non-aggression between the two peoples (including approaching each other… Read more »
Accessibility at the Library
In 2024, the Civil Rights Division of the US DOJ issued a new rule on the accessibility of web content. The compliance deadline for this is April 24, 2026. The IU Libraries are working closely with library vendors to ensure library electronic materials will meet the new regulations for website accessibility for Title II of… Read more »
A brief guide to local leaf identification
While November usually means the end of leaf season, keen observers will note the trees in this part of the country continue to burst with color. As beautiful as the trees may be, it’s nice to know a little bit about what you’re looking at. Here’s a quick visual guide to identifying fall leaves in… Read more »
Spooky Thrillers
Happy Halloween! This week we celebrate the day for costumes, candy, and just the right amount of spooky fun. Whether you’re winding down after trick-or-treating or kicking off the festivities with a cozy storytime, Halloween-themed books are a great way to keep the excitement going. Be sure to stop by and check out our Spooky… Read more »
How to Use the Carvey Wood Cutting Machine: A Step-by-Step Guide
Another machine that is available to students, faculty, and staff, is The Carvey, a CNC wood carving machine by Inventables. The Carvey is a compact, user-friendly tool ideal for makers, hobbyists, and educators. This guide walks you through the entire process—from setup to carving—using Easel software. Step 1: Prepare Your Materials and Workspace Choose your… Read more »
Library Makerspace Profile: MakerBot 3D Printer
The Library’s new Makerspace has lots of machines to help you express your creativity, whether in support of an art class or to fulfill a personal desire. One of these machines is a MakerBot – a 3D printer, that can build just about anything you could imagine, either as a work in its own right… Read more »
A classic Halloween playlist
Halloween, the greatest and best of all howlidays, boasts its own grand tradition of popular songs. Many of these tunes have their own fascinating origin stories. From urban legends to an interest in creating a new dance craze, these songs are timeless and embedded in October as much as witches, ghouls and goblins. “Werewolves of… Read more »