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Mindful May

Mindful May

Jesse Whitton, Library Resources
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the importance of mental well-being. While conversations around mental health are becoming more common, it can still be difficult to know where to start when caring for your own mental health. Fortunately, many national organizations offer valuable resources to help guide you: Mental Health America provides a free, downloadable toolkit filled with educational materials, posters, and practical DIY tools. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) offers in-depth information on topics such as anxiety disorders, borderline personality disorder, and suicide prevention. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) delivers direct support and services for individuals facing mental health challenges. Taking the first step can be hard—but you’re not alone, and help is always … Continued
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
May is Zombie Awareness Month

May is Zombie Awareness Month

, Library Resources
Although the term “zombie” dates to the late 18th century, Western depictions of zombies are fairly recent, although myriad in interpretation. Zombies are generally associated with Haiti, a connection fostered through literature at least since the early 20th century.  While Wade Davis’ examination of zombies in 1986 became a bestseller and led to a movie of the same name, a precursor exists.  “The Magic Island” by William Seabrook, was originally published in 1929 and is believed to be the first English-language text focused on zombies. Among the classic monsters, zombies receive some of the more interesting treatments in popular culture.  The beloved Jane Austen novel “Pride and Prejudice” received a zombified makeover in 2009 with the clever “Pride and Prejudice … Continued
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
Here’s the (Lib)Key to Quick Article Access

Here’s the (Lib)Key to Quick Article Access

, Library Resources, Website
The IU East Campus Library subscribes to an excellent service that brings students and faculty straight to the articles they want by providing instant access and eliminating paywalls. LibKey is a suite of tools that help researchers locate and view research articles with fewer clicks. There are three LibKey features that IU East researchers can take advantage of: LibKey Nomad, LibKey.io, and BrowZine. LibKey Nomad LibKey Nomad is a browser extension that you can add to any of your favorite browsers that will help you locate and access articles when searching websites outside of the library databases, such as Google Scholar, PubMed, Wikipedia, and more, potentially bypassing paywalls, broken links, or other access barriers. It’s very easy to do. Go … Continued