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127 and counting…more IU East libguides to connect you with the info. you need!

e-resources, libguides June 20, 2011 Frances Yates, Library Resources, Research fyates 0 Comments

“Libguides” are information resource guides that bring together course or subject content in an organized, easy-to-access format. The library faculty and staff at the IU East Campus Library are ready and eager to create libguides for any topic that will assist faculty and students access reliable and relevant information. If you have questions or want to request a libguide for a course or subject, please contact Library Director Frances Yates fyates@iue.edu Our current list of guides (http://iue.libguides.com/index.php) represents a variety of courses offered at IU East. We also design guides to make it easy for locating specific resources. For example: a handy guide to databases by subject http://iue.libguides.com/db-subjects how to access and use library e-books http://iue.libguides.com/ebooks international films available for … Continued

The Power of Reading

children, Programs May 16, 2011 Frances Yates, Matt Dilworth, Programs mdilwort

Libraries and literacy are a natural fit. We have the staff that knows how to connect people with the reading resources they need. Literacy is significant at all ages, but it is especially important for the young – if a child can’t read by the third grade, the likelihood of graduating from high school is significantly reduced. And if they don’t graduate from high school, they won’t have the opportunity to read and succeed here at IU East. At the IU East Campus Library we believe it is important to reach out and mentor k-12 students to promote literacy and promote a mindset that college is a real possibility…IF they learn to read and if they develop the reading habit. … Continued

Free, yes free…try it now!

e-resources, libguides, reference databases April 11, 2011 Frances Yates, Library Resources fyates 0 Comments

If “free” seems too good to be true, ok, it’s only free for a limited time. But truly, “free trials” offered by publishers and vendors are a great opportunity to navigate through all sorts of interesting resources. And your Campus Library really does want your feedback to find out if these are potentially useful purchases. E-resources librarian Sue McFadden has pulled together these free trials in a handy libguide: http://iue.libguides.com/trials Please peruse and let us know if any of these would help you with your research!

Read Across America

children's books, indiana university alumni association March 7, 2011 Frances Yates, Programs fyates 0 Comments

Union County youth enjoyed meeting Rufus March 2nd is Dr. Seuss’ birthday. To commemorate Theodor Geisel’s talent and to promote reading, the Whitewater Valley chapter of the IU Alumni Association sponsors reading celebrations throughout the region. As coordinator for the event in Union County, I was fortunate to have wonderful assistance from many people affiliated with IU. Rob Zinkan and Amanda Vance of IU East External Affairs arranged for Rufus to visit with the children at the event and provided IU goodies. Kyle Wright and Londa Brown of IU East Athletics brought many members of the Volleyball team, all of whom were enthusiastic volunteers. IU East students Brit Hudson and Megan Shepherd helped with crafts and photography. IU alumni Shell … Continued

Say what?

Programs February 14, 2011 Frances Yates, Matt Dilworth mdilwort

On Saturday, February 12, numerous students from regional counties competed and presented speeches in 14 different categories at an Indiana High School Forensic tournament. The Library was a venue for Radio and Extemporaneous events and we enjoyed having these students and observing all the academic preparation that is involved. The photo featured in this blog is Michael Lakes, of Connersville High School, who participated in the U.S. Extemporaneous event. The IU East Campus library has several reliable resources available in an electronic format. Here are links to some journals and databases that college students may find useful for research to prepare to write speeches, papers, or other projects. Also included are links to some e-books on the topics of … Continued