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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

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

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