The library has recently added substantially to its graphic novel collection, and they have been moved to right by the circulation desk, in the front of the library. Many titles in many genres have been added – if you like comics, now would be an excellent time to browse for something to read. New volumes… Read more »
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Book vs. Movie: The Ultimate Showdown
On these cold blistery days, there is nothing like curling up with a good book… or perhaps a movie adaptation of that book! Sometimes the book and film are very similar, and sometimes the film completely misses the mark. Stop by the IU East Campus Library and check out a book/movie combo today and dive… Read more »
Graphic Narratives: Exploring the Visual Stories at Our Library
The IU East Campus Library is expanding its graphic novel collection! Although graphic novels have been around for some time, the past decade has seen a surge in the variety of stories, ideas, and subjects conveyed through visual illustrations. Even classic novels are getting the graphic novel treatment, inspiring a new generation of readers, or… Read more »
World of Almanacs
Curious about the weather this July? Want to learn more about astrological signs and planetary movements? Reach for an almanac and celebrate Read an Almanac Month! Almanacs are a treasure trove of information, meticulously compiled to provide readers with a broad spectrum of knowledge. While these books have existed in various forms since the dawn… Read more »
A Sense of Place and Time
Today, in the summer, the halls of IU East are unnaturally quiet without students. Physical Plant has just waxed the floors, and the whole place seems to glow. The grounds outside are lush and green and verdant. In six months’ time, though, the weather will be cold and the trees bereft of leaves. The floors… Read more »
Nonfiction graphic novels
Graphic novels can be thought of as illustrated long-form stories, and can cover a variety of subjects. From tales of postmodern antiheroes to renditions of popular fiction, graphic novels have been both celebrated and derided. The IU East Campus Library has developed a collection of graphic novels for both research and reading enjoyment, including a… Read more »
Banning and Challenging Books
“Your position is that under the Constitution, the advertising for this book or the sale for the book itself could be prohibited?” – Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy “If the book contained the functional equivalent of express advocacy.” – Deputy Solicitor General Malcom Stewart, attorney for the FEC – Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission,… Read more »
Join the Banned!
In 2022, a historic number of book challenges were made across the country, targeting school, community and university libraries. In Florida alone, where over 500 books have been banned or challenged since 2021, authors ranging from inaugural poet Amanda Gorman to contemporary novelist Kurt Vonnegut have been the subject of targeted removal from classrooms and… Read more »
Censoring Books
Libraries advocate for the freedom to access and read any book a reader might want. To bring attention to the insidious problem of censorship and encroachment on the First Amendment, libraries all over the country celebrate Banned Books Week. Launched by the American Library Association in 1982, the ALA tabulates reports of challenges to books… Read more »
Black Contemporary Science Fiction
In the wake of Octavia Butler’s groundbreaking work in the 1970s, including the Patternfinder series and Kindred, Black science fiction has taken on social justice, culture and history to create one of the freshest and most exciting art forms in contemporary literature. In this blog, we’ll explore some of the biggest names in the field,… Read more »