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 »
Elizabeth South
Library Makerspace Profile: The Cricut Machine
College life is all about creativity—whether for a classroom project, planning social events, or working on a side hustle. That’s where the Cricut machine comes in. This smart cutting device can help you take your creative ideas to the next level. What Is a Cricut? A Cricut is a digital cutting machine that works like a printer—but… Read more »
Publish Open Access with Springer Nature
IU East faculty can currently publish their articles Open Access – at no cost– in Springer Nature hybrid journals. The Big Ten Academic Alliance, which Indiana University is a part of, has made an agreement with Springer Nature to support Open Access publishing. This opportunity ends in December of 2026. Springer’s web page on the BTAA agreement has the… Read more »
Loss of Databases
Due to the elimination of federal funding through the Institute of Museum and Library Services paired with the Indiana State Library receiving a 30% cut in their budget for the coming year, we will be experiencing a reduction in the library databases we have access to from the State Library’s INSPIRE contract. This took effect… Read more »
2025 Course Material Transformation Fellowship Winners
The Center for Faculty Development and the Campus Library would like to congratulate Tim Scales from the School of Business and Dr. Young You from the School of Natural Science and Mathematics for being awarded the Course Material Transformation Fellowship! This fellowship supports instructors in their efforts to adopt and create affordable course materials, including… Read more »
National Library Week 2025, April 7-11
Currently, the entire staff of The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has been placed on administrative leave. Despite Congress’ support to continue funding this agency, President Trump signed an executive order to begin dismantling IMLS. This small agency, which only receives about 0.005% of the annual federal budget, greatly impacts communities across the… Read more »
Celebrating Open 2025: The CMT Fellowship
At the time of writing this blog, it is Open Education (OE) Week 2025. OE Week is a worldwide celebration held the first week of March that connects and inspires practitioners, educators, students, and communities that support and promote open educational practices. Open educational practices are teaching and learning methods that use open technologies and… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »