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Long is the road we have already traveled

archives, history, staff July 30, 2012 Mandi Moning admin 0 Comments

“Once in a while it is good to look back and see just how long is the road we have already traveled.” ~ Dr. Frederick Grohsmeyer (November 5, 1973) On Saturday, July 21, 2012 IU East lost its first director, Dr. Frederick Grohsmeyer, a man who helped to establish Indiana University East. Thanks to the memories of those who knew Dr. Grohsmeyer and to records documenting the influential life he led, his memory will not fade. Fortunately we have some of those records in the Indiana University East Archives. Indiana University East began as the Eastern Indiana Center located at Earlham College. Frederick Grohsmeyer was the Director of the Eastern Indiana Center, and in 1969, he began work to help … Continued

We mourn the tragic death of a hero in the fight for human rights

newspapers, reference databases July 23, 2012 Library Resources, Mandi Moning admin 0 Comments

“We mourn the tragic death of a hero in the fight for human rights. We weep for his family. We weep for the nation.”1 You’ve likely read about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in your history classes and heard second-hand accounts about the impact he had on the Civil Rights Movement in the United States. Perhaps you’ve heard the stories recounted so many times that you can no longer hear the passion in his words or feel the fear, anguish, or horror that many felt after his death. Primary resources such as newspaper articles may help to give you a deeper and more personal understanding of the stories you have heard hundreds of times before. The above quote is … Continued

Why E-Books are Right for You!

e-books, ebrary July 2, 2012 books, Library Resources, Mandi Moning admin 0 Comments

E-books are growing more and more popular in academic and public libraries, and for good reasons! Here at IU East, there are many benefits for patrons using electronic books. 1. E-books are easily accessible from the comfort of your own home, day or night. Many IU East students do not live near campus. Some students are taking online courses and do not often come to campus. But even online courses require research papers! With e-books, you do not have to stop by the library to gain access to a plethora of books. Just search our catalog at http://iucat.iu.edu or directly search one of our e-book vendors (find a list of vendors here: http://www.iue.edu/library/books/ebooks.php). 2. E-books do not … Continued

Collaboration is the key: Libraries, Archives, and Museums working together to digitize collections

archives May 14, 2012 Mandi Moning admin 0 Comments

The photo collection of the IU East Archives is available online at http://www.flickr.com/photos/iuelibrary but ideally would be searchable with metadata through the IU Digital Library Program. Certainly offering more collections online would increase their visibility, their usage, and hopefully encourage deeper research into the institutional history of Indiana University East. So what’s stopping us? Digitization is a very costly project. This includes the cost of a quality scanner, storage of digital files, and the training and time required for staff to properly scan archival materials based on scanning and metadata guidelines. The Indiana State Library, through the Indiana Memory project, has a solution for smaller archives struggling to digitize their collections. Connie Rendfeld, Digital Initiatives Librarian of the Indiana … Continued

Where has the time gone?

archives, reference databases December 12, 2011 Library Resources, Mandi Moning admin 0 Comments

Would you like to take a fresh approach to American history research? Have you considered looking at primary sources? Many primary resources can be found on your own computer through the IU East Campus Library! We have many interesting databases that could be used for a broad range of topics. Here are just a few: North American Immigrant Letters, Diaries, and Oral Histories This database can provide you with a personalized account of the life of immigrants in North America. Browse the collection by year, country of origin, personal event such as education or religious experience, nationality, or author. This database has it all – images, writings, and oral histories! Early Encounters in North America: Peoples, Cultures, and the Environment … Continued