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Research lifelines for 2024

KT Lowe, libguides, reference databases January 8, 2024 Library Resources, Website mdilwort

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 and good advice to help students, staff and faculty in engaging with a new year’s worth of learning. The new A-Z list Looking for a more organized, simpler way to find important databases? The library recently launched a revised Databases A-Z list, with numerous features that help with finding information. The library includes databases for all subjects taught at IU East, along with broader spectrum … Continued

The New A-Z Index!

libguides, reference databases January 1, 2024 Jesse Whitton, Library Resources mdilwort

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 will discover links to our Subject Database, expert guidance on Master Research techniques, and access the IU East Archives. 2. Look under “Library Tools” for a selection of browsing tool resources. BrowZine lets you view articles directly within the journal issue, while Find-it facilitates searching via specific article and database titles. Need a resource we do not currently have? Utilize Interlibrary Loan. Use LibKey Nomad, … Continued

The Sinking of Saint Mary

history, holidays December 25, 2023 Library Resources, Matt Dilworth mdilwort

In 1453, Christian-controlled Constantinople (now called Istanbul) fell to the Ottoman Empire, and the major trade routes to India and China were closed to Europe. Demand for Eastern goods like silk and spices did not decrease, though, and explorers looked for alternate routes. In 1492, one of those explorers, Christopher Columbus, convinced the government of Spain to sponsor his attempt to find a Western route, across the Atlantic Ocean. Instead, on October 12th, he encountered the Caribbean, mistaking it for the East Indies, and met the indigenous Taíno people. Columbus initially traded for gold, spices, and slaves (called ‘naborías’ by the Taíno); but found no silks or any other expected Chinese or Indian luxury goods. His first voyage concluded towards … Continued

Textbook Savings and Customized Teaching: The 2023-2024 Course Material Transformation Fellowship Award Winners

awards, Elizabeth South, oer, Open Education Resources, textbooks December 18, 2023 Programs mdilwort

The Campus Library and the Center for Faculty Development have collaborated once again to offer the Course Material Transformation Fellowship for 2023-2024. This fellowship supports instructors in their efforts to adopt and create affordable course materials, including open educational resources (OER), library licensed content, and open access materials. The Fellowship Program aims to: Lower the cost of college for students in order to contribute to their retention, progression, and graduation. Encourage the development of alternatives to high-cost textbooks by supporting the adoption, adaptation, and creation of Open Educational Resources (OER) Make course material access on the first day of class a reality for all students, regardless of socioeconomic status. Fellowship recipients will receive a $2,000 stipend from the Center for … Continued

Nonfiction graphic novels

banned books week, comics, graphic novels, KT Lowe December 11, 2023 books mdilwort

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 strong selection of nonfiction offerings. Below is a description of just a few of the library’s titles. Gender Queer, Maia Kobabe More than a coming out story, Kobabe’s book is an odyssey of gender fluidity. Kobabe, who uses e/er/eir pronouns, uses eir life as a focal point for understanding gender and sexuality from bodily, emotional and relational perspectives. The loosely drawn, invitingly illustrated book is … Continued