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The 1619 Project and the legacy of slavery

african american history, history, KT Lowe September 9, 2019 Research mdilwort

In August 1619, the White Lion, an English privateer ship, landed in Point Comfort, a small settlement in the new colony of Virginia. According to John Rolfe, a Jamestown colonist, the cargo was unique in the history of North America. “20. and odd Negroes” from Angola were sold for food by the privateers “at the best and easyest rate they could.” This event is the official beginning of slavery in what would eventually be the United States (although it should be noted that slaves were present in North America before then.) The New York Times has created the 1619 Project, a set of free resources covering the legacy of slavery, including essays, statistics, maps and creative writing. A map of … Continued

Non-fiction knowledge!

children, children's books, family read, literacy, reading September 2, 2019 books, Frances Yates, outreach, Programs mdilwort

More than 300 non-fiction youth books are being added to the IU East Campus Library collection, thanks to the generosity of the Indiana University Women’s Philanthropy Leadership Council. The Family R.E.A.D. program is designed to Read, Explore, Ask, and Discover a variety of ideas, perspectives and content available through a wide range of books. Saturday, September 14, from 10-11:30 a.m. at the IU East Campus Library, families can participate in discovery centers that feature the themes of going to college, healthy eating and fitness, and Hispanic Heritage. IU East students, faculty and staff will be hosting fun learning stations that include games, dancing, food, crafts and more. Biographies, bilingual, and food books will be available to explore and can be … Continued

Who’s Who and What’s Where in Your Campus Library

facilities, jobs, staff August 26, 2019 Frances Yates, Library Resources mdilwort

Welcome to Fall 2019! If you haven’t been in the Campus Library this summer, surprises await you! We have a new space – the Community Engagement Commons (CEC) – available for group presentations and events for 40 or less participants. It also continues to serve as an area for students to study, print, and use computers. Join us in the CEC on Wed., September 4th at noon for a Diversity and Inclusion Council meeting. All are welcome! There will be updates about diversity events on campus and light refreshments are available. To schedule CEC and other library spaces for events, simply contact our new Coordinator of User Services – Jesse Whitton: liblearn@iue.edu Jesse re-joins the staff as a library professional, … Continued

Reading – for engagement, inspiration, discovery, and more!

critical thinking, fake news, information literacy, literacy, new students, read, student success August 19, 2019 Matt Dilworth, outreach mdilwort

Many departments on campus are partnering with the library to make READ posters. These posters, conceived in 1985 by the American Library Association, promote the value and excitement of reading and other forms of literacy. Celebrity authors and media personalities are featured. At IU East, we’re featuring our own stars – staff and faculty who posed with their favorite books, sharing a variety of interests! The Campus Library staff have diverse interests and expertise, and are eager to assist you. Information literacy is the ability to evaluate and apply information to your needs. Critical thinking skills enable you to analyze and problem-solve any situation. Media literacy helps you understand when you’re being manipulated, and also helps you identify when … Continued

IU Regional Supervisor Series

Elizabeth South, leadership, training August 12, 2019 Programs mdilwort

Beth South is Assistant Librarian of Access & Technical Services and Archivist at Indiana University East. During Spring and Summer 2019, I had the opportunity to participate in the IU Regional Supervisor Series (RSS). There were 47 participants from all the regional campuses, with 9 of us representing IU East. In its second year, hosted by the Talent & Organization Development team, RSS is a professional development program designed to introduce leadership concepts, techniques, and principles in order to enhance supervision and leadership skills. Topics included Communication and Leadership, Coaching for High Performance, Personnel Policies, Situational Leadership, Analyzing Performance Problems, Managing Conflict, Corrective Action/Grievance Handling, and Creating a Motivating Environment. An example of very interesting and useful content was information … Continued