Author Archives: mdilwort

Author Archives: mdilwort

Dear Diary: Primary Sources at the Campus Library

Dear Diary: Primary Sources at the Campus Library

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
Look, Up In the Sky

Look, Up In the Sky

This year, eclipses are major news.  On October 14th there will be an annular eclipse (that is, one where the moon is too far away to completely block out the sun, and you can still see the outer ring of it). On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will be happening. For about four minutes, the sun will be completely blotted out of the sky, and only the solar corona will be visible. Many events are being planned locally around the eclipses, and special filtered glasses that allow people to look directly at them without damaging their eyes will be available from several organizations in our region, including IU East and the Morrisson-Reeves Public Library. Eclipses are academically important … Continued
More than words: DEI in action

More than words: DEI in action

The IU East Campus Library Diversity Statement is more than words on a website. We strive to adhere to the spirit as well as daily actions for what it represents. “The Indiana University East Campus Library recognizes the value of all individuals and strives to engage and include the full diversity of the IU East community without regard for any personal characteristic, belief, experience, or learning style. The library will champion equitable access to information and tear down barriers to learning while fostering an environment of inclusivity, mutual support, and understanding that highlights the richness and contributions made by every individual.” The Campus Library team proactively supports diversity, equity, and inclusion through intentional collection development of research and educational resources … Continued
Welcome to the IU East Campus Library

Welcome to the IU East Campus Library

Welcome to the IU East Campus Library! Our mission is to provide resources and services that support the academic engagement and research of diverse participants in our teaching and learning community. The helpful, knowledgeable library team is available to assist you online, in-person, or via phone. The IU East Campus Library Facebook page highlights resources, events, and services. Be sure to “like” us! Electronic Resources and Collection Development Assistant Librarian Beth South manages all e-resources, including our A-Z databases, e-books, streaming media, Open Education Resources, and specialized library tools like LibKey. LibKey is a specialized browser extension that can be added to help you locate and access articles when searching websites outside of the library database like Google Scholar, PubMed, … Continued
Banning and Challenging Books

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, 558 U.S. 310 (2010) American libraries stand on the First Amendment, taking as a bedrock principle that citizens’ right to read whatever they want must not be abridged.  The desire to censor or control what other people have access to is insidious; and can be found in people of every creed and ideology.  To draw attention to this risk, for forty years the American Library … Continued