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From Beyond IU

From Beyond IU

, ILL, Matt Dilworth
Being a part of Indiana University enables free access to a dazzling array of academic resources.  However, even the largest institution doesn’t have everything, and eventually any scholar will find a citation for a vital resource to which they do not have access.  Perhaps a book, or an article, or even a DVD.  Whatever it is, you know it would make your research deeper and better.  But it can only be found through a paywall Fortunately, the library can help you get those hard-to-acquire resources.  For books that any IU library owns, you can get them transferred from another campus easily – from IUCAT, Indiana University’s catalog, you can request books be sent here from by clicking the red ‘Request … Continued
National Library Week 2025, April 7-11

National Library Week 2025, April 7-11

, , , Library Services
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 country. IMLS awards grants to museums and libraries to support programs such as job training, psychological and wellness needs, collection preservation and exhibits, disability services, climate change preparations, reading programs and bookmobiles, and basic library services such as access to internet, technology, and digital books (Limbong, 2025; Curlin, 2025). Attacks on libraries and librarians are nothing new in recent years, but with the disheartening announcement … Continued
Different forms of poetry

Different forms of poetry

, Programs
While many Western authors are familiar with traditional and highly regimented poetry forms, such as villanelles, pantoums and rondeaus, poetry is not limited either to the western world or to strict formats.  Below are a handful of poem types that may not be familiar to most people Landay Afghan women have been composing and chanting landays for up to four thousand years, and some sources believe that landays may be the most authentic form of female expression from Afghanistan.  A landay consists of a single two-line verse, often sung to the accompaniment of a hand drum. The first line is nine syllables long, and the second is 13 syllables in length. Its subject matter traditionally has related to love, loss, … Continued
New Graphic Novels

New Graphic Novels

, , books, Matt Dilworth
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 include compilations of classic comics and newspaper strips, such as Calvin and Hobbes, Peanuts, The Far Side, Uncle Scrooge, and Pearls Before Swine.  Humorous and easy to read, many of these characters are deeply embedded in the popular consciousness. The library has also expanded its selection of manga, Japanese comic books, with titles like Death Note, about a sociopath who discovers a supernatural notebook that … Continued
Celebrating Open 2025: The CMT Fellowship

Celebrating Open 2025: The CMT Fellowship

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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 resources to encourage collaboration and flexibility as well as affordability and equity across education. In honor of OE Week, the Campus Library would like to highlight one of our own successful open education-centered programs. In collaboration with IU East’s Center for Faculty Development, the Course Material Transformation (CMT) Fellowship is one example of how the Campus Library is supporting instructors in their efforts to flip … Continued