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Music for social movements

KT Lowe, music November 6, 2023 Research mdilwort

Music is essential to social movements throughout American history. From the Revolutionary War to modern civil rights protests, music has invigorated the masses, served as a cultural touchstone for future generations, and galvanized communities to take action. This is true not only in the United States but throughout the world. A quick overview of protest music, with a look at the future of the form, is important to understanding the role of music in securing rights and freedoms. The very first American protest song was written probably in 1755 by a British doctor. Known today as “Yankee Doodle”, it was originally written as a taunt to American colonists who were viewed as childish, immature and lacking in strength. When the … Continued

Exploring Library Databases

facebook, reference databases October 30, 2023 Jesse Whitton, Library Resources mdilwort

Excited to explore an array of trusted resources and dependable databases? Be sure to hit that ‘Like’ button on the IU East Campus Library’s Facebook page! We regularly feature highlights from our A-Z index, and here are some of our recent favorites. In search of comprehensive reports on current and trending issues? Look no further than the CQ Researcher database, providing in-depth analyses across a wide spectrum of topics, from impartial coverage of health and social trends to criminal justice, international affairs, education, technology, the economy, and more. Additionally, Ebook Central provides access to a vast library of over 220,000 ebooks across 50 subject areas, including health & medicine, history & political science, religion & philosophy, social sciences, and science … Continued

Howl at the Moon

animals, eclipse, homecoming October 23, 2023 Library Resources mdilwort

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

Elizabeth South, oer, open access, Open Education Resources October 16, 2023 Library Resources mdilwort

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

KT Lowe, lgbtqs October 9, 2023 Library Resources, outreach mdilwort

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