Jesse Whitton

Jesse Whitton

Ace Your Finals with Pop-Up Research: Your Library’s Secret Weapon!

Ace Your Finals with Pop-Up Research: Your Library’s Secret Weapon!

, Jesse Whitton, Library Resources
It’s that time of the semester. Final projects are coming due. Final exams are next week. Graduation is in a couple weeks. Have last minute questions about your research? Stop by the Library for Pop-Up Research at the Library! Mark your calendars! Tuesday, April 29th. Don’t have time on Tuesday? 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 started: CQ Researcher Database: Dive into comprehensive reports on the hottest current and trending issues! From health and social trends to criminal justice, international affairs, education, technology, and the economy, CQ Researcher has you covered with in-depth … Continued
Book vs. Movie: The Ultimate Showdown

Book vs. Movie: The Ultimate Showdown

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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!

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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!

, Jesse Whitton, Library Resources
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

, Jesse Whitton, Library Resources
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