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Open Access 2023: Community over Commercialization

Elizabeth South, oer, open access, Open Education Resources October 16, 2023 Library Resources mdilwort

International Open Access Week is October 23-29 and the theme for 2023 is Community over Commercialization, raising awareness on the importance of communities having control of knowledge sharing systems so they can have access to the data and information they need to collectively fight climate change, inequality, and effectively enact public health policies. “Openness can create pathways to more equitable knowledge sharing and serve as a means to address the inequities that shape societies and our response to them.” (International Open Access Week, Theme). As you review the resources and information listed in this blog, the International Open Access community encourages you to consider the theme to this year’s Open Access Week and think critically about which approaches to open … Continued

LGBTQ Campus Resources

KT Lowe, lgbtqs October 9, 2023 Library Resources, outreach mdilwort

October is LGBTQ History Month, and IU East provides varied types of resources to assist students, staff and faculty in supporting members of the LGBTQ community. At the IU East Campus Library, we subscribe to several databases focused on LGBTQ research. Sources like Genderwatch cover both historical and modern approaches to issues in sexuality, while the Archives of Sexuality and Gender include numerous primary sources demonstrating the breadth of LGBTQ history. In addition, the library maintains an LGBTQ community digital archive, centering on local voices and history. The library maintains a libguide with local resources, event dates and other useful information. As part of its ongoing efforts to increase awareness, challenge biases and foster understanding, empathy, and inclusivity of LGBTQ … Continued

Breaking the Silence: Domestic Violence Awareness Month

gender, local information, safety, sexual assault October 2, 2023 Jesse Whitton, outreach mdilwort

Domestic Violence Awareness Month, observed every October, serves as a powerful reminder of the urgent need to address one of society’s less talked about issues. This month-long campaign promotes awareness about domestic violence, providing a platform for survivors, advocates, and communities to come together and raise their voices against abuse. The IU East Campus Library has many resources, including the Domestic & Sexual Assault Violence Resource Guide to help you learn about domestic and sexual assault and resources available to help those who have been affected. Domestic violence has no boundaries when it comes to age, race, gender, and socioeconomic status. It can happen to anyone. “Nearly 3 in 10 women and 1 in 10 men in the US have … Continued

To the moon and stars

astronomy, eclipse, KT Lowe, science, video September 25, 2023 Library Resources mdilwort

On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross the sky over Richmond, Indiana for four minutes, starting at 3:07 PM. The IU East campus is in the path of totality, which means that viewers of the eclipse will see the sun completely obscured. This is a rare event, and the next eclipse of this kind is not expected to occur in this area until 2044. The library has plenty of resources to assist in understanding the universe. A good introductory source would be books on basic astronomy. While the library has access to dictionaries and textbooks on astronomy, it also carries more popular materials as well. Astrophysicists like Neil DeGrasse Tyson and well-respected scientists such as Stephen Hawking … Continued

Dear Diary: Primary Sources at the Campus Library

Elizabeth South, primary sources September 18, 2023 Library Resources mdilwort

One of the best primary source materials for any researcher to explore has always been diaries and letters, the first-hand account of anyone living through a particular place in time or historical event. Today, many people may not write with pen and paper, but describing the daily activities and stories of our everyday life is alive and strong via blogs, social media posts, and emails. Keeping a journal, or writing our ideas and feelings down, no matter to format, can reduce our daily worries and tension, organize our thoughts, maintain goals, and help us develop strategies for dealing with daily challenges and fears. In celebration of National “Dear Diary” Day, on September 22, the IU East Campus Library is highlighting … Continued