Matt Dilworth

Matt Dilworth

Women Who Serve

Women Who Serve

, , Library Resources, Matt Dilworth
IU East is fortunate to have over 100 veterans as part of our student body, 52 of them women, including this year’s stirring commencement speaker, Brea Hunter.  The perspectives and lived experiences of veterans and active-duty servicemembers adds immeasurably to the discussion in any classroom, from nursing to history to criminal justice.  IU East seeks to grow this relationship, offering online Bachelor’s and Master’s programs targeted to help mobile service-members to complete their degrees, and returning something of value to those who bravely serve in our defense. May is Military Appreciation Month, and contains Memorial Day and Armed Services Day, which give us the opportunity to reflect on the courage and selflessness of veterans.  Women have been part of the … Continued
From Beyond IU

From Beyond IU

, ILL, Matt Dilworth
Being a part of Indiana University enables free access to a dazzling array of academic resources.  However, even the largest institution doesn’t have everything, and eventually any scholar will find a citation for a vital resource to which they do not have access.  Perhaps a book, or an article, or even a DVD.  Whatever it is, you know it would make your research deeper and better.  But it can only be found through a paywall Fortunately, the library can help you get those hard-to-acquire resources.  For books that any IU library owns, you can get them transferred from another campus easily – from IUCAT, Indiana University’s catalog, you can request books be sent here from by clicking the red ‘Request … Continued
New Graphic Novels

New Graphic Novels

, , books, Matt Dilworth
The library has recently added substantially to its graphic novel collection, and they have been moved to right by the circulation desk, in the front of the library.  Many titles in many genres have been added – if you like comics, now would be an excellent time to browse for something to read. New volumes include compilations of classic comics and newspaper strips, such as Calvin and Hobbes, Peanuts, The Far Side, Uncle Scrooge, and Pearls Before Swine.  Humorous and easy to read, many of these characters are deeply embedded in the popular consciousness. The library has also expanded its selection of manga, Japanese comic books, with titles like Death Note, about a sociopath who discovers a supernatural notebook that … Continued
Black History and the Military

Black History and the Military

, Matt Dilworth
February is Black History Month, and a perfect opportunity to spotlight black excellence – great inventors, leaders, social reformers, entertainers, and freedom fighters.  Often, we view this last group through the lens of social activism – people who sought equality under the law.  But African Americans have been safeguarding physical freedom as long as this country has existed, from the opening shots of the American Revolution, and the vigilance of black soldiers should not be forgotten. During demonstrations against the British in Massachusetts in 1770, sailor Crispus Attucks, an unarmed protestor, became the first American martyr when he was shot down by British troops.  Four other Americans died in the shooting, which touched off the Revolutionary War.  His body lay … Continued
Popeye Belongs to All of Us

Popeye Belongs to All of Us

, , Matt Dilworth
On January 1st each year, Public Domain Day, new materials fall out of copyright and become free to use and adapt for anyone, without needing to clear rights or pay royalties.  These include audio recordings first copyrighted in 1924, and books, films, plays, musical compositions, artwork, and characters copyrighted in 1929.  In recent years, these have included the original iterations of Winnie the Pooh and Mickey Mouse, who have featured in a plethora of new marketable for-profit works; most notoriously low-budget horror films. This year, books like William Faulkner’s The Sound and the Fury have now become free to use, adapt, and sell, as well as Ernest Hemingway’s A Farewell to Arms, Agatha Christie’s ninth novel, The Seven Dials Mystery … Continued