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ALA Annual Alerts Librarians to Ideas and Innovations

ala, conferences July 16, 2012 Heidi Huff admin 0 Comments

Every June the American Library Association holds their Annual Conference; this year I had the opportunity of attending it, in Anaheim, CA, for the first time. The American Library Association is a professional organization for all disciplines of librarians to receive support for their positions in the form of networking, resources, and professional development opportunities, including Annual, to “enhance learning and ensure access to information for all.” There really is something for every type of librarian, from academic to public from private to prison. I attended a variety of sessions to match the variety of job duties and interests I have, including but not limited to Innovative Outreach, Working with Grants, Civic Engagement, and Promotional Videos. Additionally, I walked through … 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

A to Z at the Library: your virtual door to explore

good information, reference databases June 25, 2012 Frances Yates, Library Resources fyates 0 Comments

I know, I know, we’re always pushing you to use our databases. But there’s just so dang much interesting and useful info in them. It’s the world beyond Google (and believe me, I’m not a Google-basher; but there’s more to an information-rich life than that). So, in alphabetical order (of course, I am a librarian after all!), culled from our handy and cleverly-named “A-Z list”: African Writers Series Book Review Index Career & Technical Education Declassified Documents Reference System Encyclopedia Britannica Academic Edition Family Health GreenFILE Historical New York Times Indiana Case Law JSTOR Arts and Sciences VII Collection Khan Academy LexisNexis Academic MarketLine Business Information Center NASA-Science Oxford Reference Online: Premium Picture Post Historical Archive Religious Studies, Theology … Continued

Around the World: A virtual tour

reference databases June 18, 2012 Heidi Huff, Library Resources admin 0 Comments

Jules Verne’s character Phileas Fogg resolved to travel Around the World in 80 Days but for those of you who are enjoying a summer “stay-cation” instead, you can travel the world in eight-teen (not 80) databases. It’s like a passport to fun, without those terrible pictures! Before you start your journey, if you’d like to know more about the History of the U.S. of A. and what life was like from “back then” til now you can visit America: History & Life. It contains literature and indexing covering the history and culture of the United States and Canada, from prehistory to the present. From here it’s a quick trip over to Caribbean Literature, a searchable collection of poetry and … Continued

Seeing the world through a different lens: international youth films

June 11, 2012 Frances Yates fyates 0 Comments

Missing shoes, sibling rivalries, Maori tribal traditions, lost creatures, and classroom voting campaigns are among the topics in films included in the “Seeing the world through a different lens: international youth films” project hosted by the Indiana University East Campus Library. Library director Frances Yates received an American Library Association Carnegie-Whitney grant to create a resource guide that organizes international films for youth by theme and curriculum connections. IU East student Jesse Whitton, a psychology major entering his Junior year, received a summer research scholarship to identify international films most appropriate for middle and high school students. He is developing questions to be used in film discussion programs that will help create awareness and understanding of cultures around the world. … Continued