Author Archives: mdilwort

Author Archives: mdilwort

Database Diving Discovering Library Databases

Database Diving Discovering Library Databases

, Jesse Whitton, Library Resources
Excited to explore a wealth of trusted resources and dependable databases? Be sure to hit that ‘Like’ button on the IU East Campus Library’s Facebook page! We regularly feature highlights from our A-Z index and here are some of our recent favorites. In search of comprehensive reports on current and trending issues? Look no further than the CQ Researcher database, providing in-depth analyses across a wide spectrum of topics, from impartial coverage of health and social trends to criminal justice, international affairs, education, technology, the economy, and more. Additionally, Ebook Central provides access to a vast library of over 220,000 ebooks across 50 subject areas, including health & medicine, history & political science, religion & philosophy, social sciences, and science … Continued
Voting Ahead

Voting Ahead

Library Resources, Matt Dilworth
Election Day is November 5th in the United States, and Americans have the opportunity to decide who serves in their government, at the federal, state, and local level.  In preparing to exercise this power – and responsibility – there are many useful tools that registered voters can avail themselves of to inform their vote. An all-purpose voting website is available from the state government of Indiana, letting residents check their voting status if they don’t know it, register to vote (October 7th is the deadline), and find their polling place.  Information about election security measures is presented, and results can be checked (after the election).  Online, the website Vote 411 lets users view their ballots ahead of time, and see … Continued
Celebrating 237 years of the U.S. Constitution

Celebrating 237 years of the U.S. Constitution

, Library Resources, outreach
On September 17, 1787, thirty-nine delegates of the Constitutional Convention, our founding fathers, signed and enacted the United States Constitution. This document establishes the “checks and balances” system among the three branches of government: Judicial, Executive, and Legislative. We have celebrated this milestone with Constitution Day on September 17th each year, marking 237 years in 2024. The celebration began in 1940 as “I Am an American Day,” following a resolution by Congress and President Franklin D. Roosevelt and was observed on the third Sunday in May. In 1952, it was renamed “Constitution Day” and moved to September 17th to honor the original signing date. In 2004, Congress renamed it again to “Constitution and Citizenship Day” to also recognize new U.S. … Continued
Banned Books Week: An FAQ

Banned Books Week: An FAQ

, outreach
From September 22 to September 28, the IU East Campus Library will be celebrating Banned Books Week, a recognition of the freedom to read.  Since 1982, the America Library Association has maintained a list of the most banned or challenged books in the US.  This blog compiles a list of commonly asked questions, providing responses and links to resources. What is a book ban? According to PEN America, a book ban can be defined as “any action taken against a book based on its content and as a result of parent or community challenges, administrative decisions, or in response to direct or threatened action by lawmakers or other governmental officials, that leads to a previously accessible book being either completely … Continued
Supporting Your Academic Journey

Supporting Your Academic Journey

, , Jesse Whitton, Library Services
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 by 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