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Howl at the Moon

Howl at the Moon

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Homecoming is approaching at IU East, and this year’s theme is “Howling at the Moon”.  Events are scheduled starting October 28 and culminating on November 3 with the installation and reception for Chancellor Dennis Rome at 11:00 in Vivian Auditorium and the Whitewater Hall lobby, and later the Homecoming Men’s Basketball game at 1:00 against Northwestern and the Women’s Volleyball game at 7:00 against Shawnee State, in the Student Events Center. Howling at the moon also evokes space; and ties the festivities to the upcoming eclipse where the moon will obscure the sun.  Wolves howling at the moon is a widely recognized cultural image.  Of course, wolves don’t just howl at night – or even specifically at the moon.  They … Continued
Open Access 2023: Community over Commercialization

Open Access 2023: Community over Commercialization

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International Open Access Week is October 23-29 and the theme for 2023 is Community over Commercialization, raising awareness on the importance of communities having control of knowledge sharing systems so they can have access to the data and information they need to collectively fight climate change, inequality, and effectively enact public health policies. “Openness can create pathways to more equitable knowledge sharing and serve as a means to address the inequities that shape societies and our response to them.” (International Open Access Week, Theme).  As you review the resources and information listed in this blog, the International Open Access community encourages you to consider the theme to this year’s Open Access Week and think critically about which approaches to open … Continued
LGBTQ Campus Resources

LGBTQ Campus Resources

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October is LGBTQ History Month, and IU East provides varied types of resources to assist students, staff and faculty in supporting members of the LGBTQ community.  At the IU East Campus Library, we subscribe to several databases focused on LGBTQ research.  Sources like Genderwatch cover both historical and modern approaches to issues in sexuality, while the Archives of Sexuality and Gender include numerous primary sources demonstrating the breadth of LGBTQ history.  In addition, the library maintains an LGBTQ community digital archive, centering on local voices and history.  The library maintains a libguide with local resources, event dates and other useful information. As part of its ongoing efforts to increase awareness, challenge biases and foster understanding, empathy, and inclusivity of LGBTQ … Continued
To the moon and stars

To the moon and stars

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On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross the sky over Richmond, Indiana for four minutes, starting at 3:07 PM.  The IU East campus is in the path of totality, which means that viewers of the eclipse will see the sun completely obscured.  This is a rare event, and the next eclipse of this kind is not expected to occur in this area until 2044.  The library has plenty of resources to assist in understanding the universe.  A good introductory source would be books on basic astronomy.  While the library has access to dictionaries and textbooks on astronomy, it also carries more popular materials as well.  Astrophysicists like Neil DeGrasse Tyson and well-respected scientists such as Stephen Hawking … Continued
Dear Diary: Primary Sources at the Campus Library

Dear Diary: Primary Sources at the Campus Library

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One of the best primary source materials for any researcher to explore has always been diaries and letters, the first-hand account of anyone living through a particular place in time or historical event. Today, many people may not write with pen and paper, but describing the daily activities and stories of our everyday life is alive and strong via blogs, social media posts, and emails. Keeping a journal, or writing our ideas and feelings down, no matter to format, can reduce our daily worries and tension, organize our thoughts, maintain goals, and help us develop strategies for dealing with daily challenges and fears. In celebration of National “Dear Diary” Day, on September 22, the IU East Campus Library is highlighting … Continued