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A to Z at the Library: your virtual door to explore

good information, reference databases June 25, 2012 Frances Yates, Library Resources fyates 0 Comments

I know, I know, we’re always pushing you to use our databases. But there’s just so dang much interesting and useful info in them. It’s the world beyond Google (and believe me, I’m not a Google-basher; but there’s more to an information-rich life than that). So, in alphabetical order (of course, I am a librarian after all!), culled from our handy and cleverly-named “A-Z list”: African Writers Series Book Review Index Career & Technical Education Declassified Documents Reference System Encyclopedia Britannica Academic Edition Family Health GreenFILE Historical New York Times Indiana Case Law JSTOR Arts and Sciences VII Collection Khan Academy LexisNexis Academic MarketLine Business Information Center NASA-Science Oxford Reference Online: Premium Picture Post Historical Archive Religious Studies, Theology … Continued

Around the World: A virtual tour

reference databases June 18, 2012 Heidi Huff, Library Resources admin 0 Comments

Jules Verne’s character Phileas Fogg resolved to travel Around the World in 80 Days but for those of you who are enjoying a summer “stay-cation” instead, you can travel the world in eight-teen (not 80) databases. It’s like a passport to fun, without those terrible pictures! Before you start your journey, if you’d like to know more about the History of the U.S. of A. and what life was like from “back then” til now you can visit America: History & Life. It contains literature and indexing covering the history and culture of the United States and Canada, from prehistory to the present. From here it’s a quick trip over to Caribbean Literature, a searchable collection of poetry and … Continued

Seeing the world through a different lens: international youth films

June 11, 2012 Frances Yates fyates 0 Comments

Missing shoes, sibling rivalries, Maori tribal traditions, lost creatures, and classroom voting campaigns are among the topics in films included in the “Seeing the world through a different lens: international youth films” project hosted by the Indiana University East Campus Library. Library director Frances Yates received an American Library Association Carnegie-Whitney grant to create a resource guide that organizes international films for youth by theme and curriculum connections. IU East student Jesse Whitton, a psychology major entering his Junior year, received a summer research scholarship to identify international films most appropriate for middle and high school students. He is developing questions to be used in film discussion programs that will help create awareness and understanding of cultures around the world. … Continued

The Library is a Safe Zone

lgbtqs June 4, 2012 Frances Yates fyates 0 Comments

The IU East Campus has recognized the need for “Safe Zone” training. The Safe Zone program was created to address the needs of lgbtq students and their allies. Workshops are led by Aimee Prater, lecturer of psychology. Participants who complete the training sign a pledge to be positive, supportive, and affirming of the LGBTQ community. These faculty and staff are available to provide a safe space for listening to concerns and experiences that lgbtq individuals may not feel comfortable sharing in another setting. You will find several staff members in the IU East Campus Library with a “Safe Zone” decal on their office doors. You will also see the decal on the front door of our library. We welcome all to … Continued

Summer and Service

communities in schools, outreach May 28, 2012 Frances Yates, Heidi Huff, Programs admin 0 Comments

Summer and Service make a great mix, and we’re busy connecting campus and community. Frances Yates continues in her role as faculty representative for Service-Learning and Heidi Huff (Lib-lady Heidi Huff) has added the role of service-learning coordinator to her campus responsibilities. In addition to offering support for courses with service-learning components, we’re placing Experiential Learning Scholars (ELS) in the community. ELS partner with community organizations focusing on several kinds of literacy, including reading, financial, health, and civic responsibility. Here are the ELS partnerships for the summer, thus far: ELS Kesla Klingler will be preparing awesome literacy activities for Girls, Inc. of Wayne County. These activities may include Connections Kits—available from the Campus Library, complete with themed books and projects. … Continued