The April 8, 2024 Total Solar Eclipse has generated a lot of interest in all aspects of Space. The IU East Campus Library has created a resource guide featuring the IU East interactive Solar Walk, numerous facts about the Solar System, and books and activities for youth and adults to learn together. Additionally, we received… Read more »
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Digging Into Research
Learning the principles of good research is a key component of digital fluency, and the freedom that comes with it. This requires expertise beyond the skills obtained with commercial search engines like Google or Bing. In conducting scholarly research, it is best to start with repositories of vetted information like academic databases and datasets. Often… Read more »
Research lifelines for 2024
A new year means new classes, new studies and maybe a new approach to doing research. But all this newness can be difficult to navigate. Thankfully, there is a solution, available to every student, faculty and staff member on campus. The IU East Campus Library is here to help, with plenty of databases, finding aids… Read more »
The New A-Z Index!
The IU East Campus Library has a newly improved A-Z database index! To help orient you through the enhanced, user-friendly layout, we have pointed out where items are located. If you have any questions about navigating through our extensive collection of databases, please Ask Us! Iueref@iue.edu or simply click this button: 1. Under “Libguides,” you… Read more »
Yes, YOU can be a master researcher
Librarians are guides who can assist you in effectively navigating the numerous resources available for academic research. The IU East Campus Library Coordinator of Reference Services has produced a Research Mastery guide that features reliable sources and provides both general and discipline specific search strategies. From Boolean searching to syntax and limiters, you’ll learn basic… Read more »
Fall into Research
This time in the Fall semester brings cool evenings, colorful falling leaves … and the opportunity to explore academic resources you may find useful for your class projects or personal interests. Your Campus Library team continually updates the IU East LGBTQ resource guide, and in the Fall we feature National Coming Out Day, as well… Read more »
Windows into other cultures
As another semester comes to an end, the question may arise: What should I do during the break? Sure, one could travel, but why brave the weather, deal with crowds, and take all that time? Instead, this winter break, stay inside where it is nice and warm, pop some popcorn, and explore the international films… Read more »
Jenny Hoops and Women of Valor
This fall, IU Bloomington MLS student Jenny Hoops is developing digital timelines for the IU East Campus Library Women of Valor: Interfaith Actions for Social Justice LibGuide, in collaboration with library director Frances Yates. Jenny will be utilizing Knightlab software to develop digital scholarship for many of the women featured in Women of Valor, with… Read more »
You on the Market
“Class of 2018, the world is yours. Work hard, treat everyone kindly, and great things will happen.” – Umer Khan, class of 2018 Congratulations to all 831 of IU East’s newest graduates. We are proud of you all, and your great work in your time with us. But now is a time of transition –… Read more »
Immigration
Immigration around the world is in the news, on our TVs and social media, and in the discussions of world leaders and ordinary citizens. It is part of politics and daily life for most Americans and it is an IU East Campus topic theme for Fall semester 2017. What are the facts, the issues, and… Read more »