Jesse Whitton

Jesse Whitton

Book vs. Movie: The Ultimate Showdown

Book vs. Movie: The Ultimate Showdown

On these cold blistery days, there is nothing like curling up with a good book… or perhaps a movie adaptation of that book! Sometimes the book and film are very similar, and sometimes the film completely misses the mark. Stop by the IU East Campus Library and check out a book/movie combo today and dive into that age old debate: which is better, the book or the movie?  From D. H. Lawrence, Lady Chatterley’s Lover tells the story of Constance Reid, a young woman married to an aristocrat who is paralyzed from the waist down after the Great War. Feeling neglected and emotionally unfulfilled, she embarks on a passionate affair with the gamekeeper, Oliver Mellors, challenging the social norms and … Continued
Get Ahead with IU East Campus Library: Top Resources and Events Await!

Get Ahead with IU East Campus Library: Top Resources and Events Await!

Hit the ‘Like’ button on the IU East Campus Library’s Facebook page and be sure to follow the new  IU East Campus Library Instagram page for up to date resources and events highlights! SAVE THE DATE! Mark your calendars! Join Assistant Librarian for Instruction and Outreach, KT Lowe, on February 5 at 12:30 PM in the library. Learn how to identify high-quality news resources and spot fake news in this informative session. Don’t miss out on this valuable opportunity to enhance your research skills! As always, reach out to your IU East Campus Library team for assistance with all your research needs. Email us at iueref@iu.edu. In the meantime, here are some of our top picks for getting your research … Continued
The End (of the semester) is Nigh!

The End (of the semester) is Nigh!

As the end of the semester approaches, it’s the perfect time to gather all the research resources you need for your final projects and exams. The IU East Campus Library is here to support you with a wealth of materials, from academic journals and books to online databases and a quiet place to study. Make the most of these resources to ensure you’re well-prepared and ready to excel in your upcoming assessments. Discover the groundbreaking works of Europe’s early film pioneers, including Alice Guy-Blaché, the first female filmmaker, through the Victorians on Film database. This collection offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of late Victorians and Edwardians. Meanwhile, across the Atlantic, the United States was experiencing the Gilded Age—a … Continued
Ink and Ideas: Voices from the Student Newspaper

Ink and Ideas: Voices from the Student Newspaper

Exciting news coming from the IU East Campus Archives. As part of IU’s Bicentennial project, after four years of digitizing and processing, all IU East student newspapers are now available online and are keyword searchable. With over 40 years of student newspapers, these documents provide insight into past events on campus and in the community, sports events, and student life. Students published the newspaper under several titles between 1973 and 2017, including The Pioneer Press (1973-1987), New Voice (1987-1995), The Pioneer (1995-1996), The Pioneer Press (1996-2008), The Howler (2008-2017). Volume 1, No. 2 issue of the Pioneer Press. In the bottom right corner Janis Haines receives an award for naming student newspaper by Dr. James Hamm, Dean of Student Services. … Continued
Database Diving Discovering Library Databases

Database Diving Discovering Library Databases

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