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Climate Resilience and Sustainability at IU East

Elizabeth South, environment, sustainability November 15, 2021 Library Resources, outreach, Programs mdilwort

The 2021 UN Climate Change Conference took place in Glasgow, Scotland from October 31 to November 12. Aligned with that, there were several events at the IU East campus focused on climate change, climate resilience, and sustainability. Participation by student organizations included the College Democrats of Indiana and the Animals and Earth Club. A Climate March for Our Lives event in the campus quad on October 26 inspired discussion on the importance of sustainability efforts, both small and large, and how there is much that we can still do at the campus, community, and state levels to make a difference. An active member of the Campus Climate Resilience Committee, Assistant Librarian of Access and Technical Services Beth South worked with the … Continued

Cheers for Archeology

archeology, environment, Programs October 25, 2021 Library Resources, Matt Dilworth mdilwort

Archeology Month highlights the importance of studying human activity and culture through time. The fields of archeology, ethnology, anthropology, and folklore can offer insight to modern problems and context to societal behavior patterns. The state of Indiana’s focus for Archeology Month this year was on the production and use of alcohol in Indiana. The Campus Library has many resources available about a variety of archeological topics. One major source is the Wiley Online Library, which offers dozens of journals and other sources on anthropological topics. Another resource is JSTOR, which has a slightly smaller selection of journals but a much deeper historical perspective. Thousands of hours of streaming video are available through Ethnographic Video Online including ethnographic films (both traditional … Continued

Electronic Records: Preserve to protect

archives, bicentennial, e-resources, Elizabeth South October 11, 2021 Library Resources, Website mdilwort

Electronic records are a major part of our personal and professional lives, from the creative and academic work we publish online via journals, blogs, and social media platforms to the meeting minutes and published policies of individual groups, committees, and organizations. The majority of work is now online and we need to act in order to preserve it, the same as for physical materials. There is even an official day to recognize the importance of electronic records – Electronic Records Day, celebrated annually in October. This is a day dedicated to raising awareness among the general public, government agencies, and public institutions on the importance of preserving electronic records. Archivist Beth South is currently working on several initiatives to preserve … Continued

Celebrating family history

genealogy, government information, history October 4, 2021 Frances Yates, Library Resources mdilwort

The U.S. Senate passed a resolution in 2001 to establish October as Family History Month. In the FamilySearch blog “Why We Need Family History Now More Than Ever” Rachel Coleman explains that “Knowing our cultural background and where we came from can help us develop a strong sense of who we really are. The way we relate to our family stories and create our own narratives about ourselves helps establish our unique, authentic core identity.” She also discusses the benefits of family history sharing in terms of connection, resilience, selflessness and self-worth. FamilySearch.org is the largest free genealogical database in the world, containing more than 3 billion names. In addition to research, they offer an option to create a free … Continued

The World of Art

art, Programs September 27, 2021 Jesse Whitton, Library Resources, outreach mdilwort

The Indiana University East Campus Library always welcomes classes in the Library. We were delighted that art faculty Sam Kelly brought his Painting and Drawing class for a “Drawing in the Library Day.” To gain a deeper knowledge of artists and their works, students perused library resources such as G. Braque, Refigured painting, American images, and more. After selecting an artist, students sat down to begin their assignment of making master transcriptions of artists’ works. For online resources, check out the Grove Dictionary of Art, The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art Terms, or search our eBook collection here. Below are some of the masterpieces that Sam Kell’s students created, using graphite pencils and sketchbooks to draw. Top Row (L-R): After Chagall … Continued