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Library Resource: HeinOnline Trial

Elizabeth South, law, reference databases, trials May 17, 2021 Library Resources, Website mdilwort

Since Fall 2020, the Campus Library has had a trial of the database HeinOnline. We have had some good usage of the database, but our trial will end on June 30th so we want to remind IU East-affiliated students and faculty that they can use it until then. HeinOnline has a lot of similarities to NexisUni, with a large emphasis on state and federal case law. It provides 300+ years of information on political development and the complete history of the creation of government and legal systems around the world. HeinOnline’s main focus may be on law, history, and politics, but with over 2,900 journals in its collection, there are intersections with subject areas such as education, psychology, political science, … Continued

An e-device for easy access to IU East databases

KT Lowe, mobile devices, reference databases May 10, 2021 Library Resources, Research mdilwort

An e-device (phone, tablet, etc.) is all you need to access all the Campus Library databases available to IU East-affiliated users. No matter where you go, all of our electronic resources are a few clicks away. Learn how easy access can be! From the library website you can access all of our databases, as well as our book and video catalog, IUCAT, and LibGuides, which are our targeted guides for finding information. Why go to the library website? Many of our resources go through proxy servers, which ensures you don’t have to pay for the materials you access. A single journal article can cost you as much as $40, but accessing through the library site, with your IU East credentials, … Continued

Semester Reflection

reference databases, Research May 3, 2021 Jesse Whitton, Library Resources, Research mdilwort

It is hard to believe that another semester has come and gone. Congratulations to the Class of 2021! For some, summer classes will begin soon and if you haven’t yet, be sure to LIKE the IU East Campus Library Facebook page. There are special feature days such as Wednesday Wisdom, Thinking Thursday, and Fake News Friday. A featured database may provide that missing piece of information for a class project or final paper or simply be of interest to you! If you have not visited the Facebook page lately, here are some highlights of databases from our A-Z Index and various sites. Ever wonder if you can search the Campus Library collection for multiple databases at once? You sure can! Simply search … Continued

Earth Week every week

environment, sustainability April 19, 2021 Jesse Whitton, Library Resources mdilwort

Started in 1970, every year on April 22, more than 190 countries come together to celebrate Earth Day. This global event draws attention to the devastating effects humans are causing to the planet and how we can take a stand to heal our planet. For actions you can do to help save the planet, see EarthDay.org Action. Children can be a part of the change to save the planet. Ever wonder what happens with your trash? Interested in growing your vegetables or creating a compost pile? Want to become a Beekeeper or an Ecologist like Rachel Carson who studied the contamination and the effects on the planet? Find books and more on these topics in the IU East Family R.E.A.D. … Continued

Money and Smart Choices

financial literacy April 12, 2021 Library Resources, Matt Dilworth mdilwort

Money Smart Week, a public awareness campaign for personal financial literacy, has become completely virtual this year. The official program features webinars targeted towards the economic needs of those hit hardest by the last year. Some of these are particularly useful for colleges, such as the Understanding the Basics of Federal Student Loans session – which also includes a toolkit of helpful links and information. The library offers lots of vetted resources to help anyone make prudent financial decisions, too, in a variety of formats. These range from the broad and global issues – covered by ebooks like Understanding the World Economy by Tony Cleaver, Fixing Global Finance by Martin Wolf, or Understanding the Process of Economic Change by Douglass … Continued