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Space for all

Space for all

, , Frances Yates, Programs
The April 8, 2024 Total Solar Eclipse has generated a lot of interest in all aspects of Space. The IU East Campus Library has created a resource guide featuring the IU East interactive Solar Walk, numerous facts about the Solar System, and books and activities for youth and adults to learn together. Additionally, we received funding from the Indiana University Foundation that enabled us to create a customized activity book. It is available for 100 individuals who participate in the Solar Walk at IU East, in Whitewater Hall on April 4th or 5th. Reservations are needed to ensure each tour group is not too large. Science of planets, stargazing apps, history of space exploration With so much information available, this … Continued
Digging Into Research

Digging Into Research

, , Library Resources, Matt Dilworth, Research
Learning the principles of good research is a key component of digital fluency, and the freedom that comes with it.  This requires expertise beyond the skills obtained with commercial search engines like Google or Bing.  In conducting scholarly research, it is best to start with repositories of vetted information like academic databases and datasets.  Often these seem more complex to use than free search tools, but their robustness allows for more and richer information than a tool designed to help you find a time for a movie or sporting event, or a place on a map. The library offers a guide to research using these tools, describing what you can find and how you can best find it.  These techniques … Continued
Research lifelines for 2024

Research lifelines for 2024

, , Library Resources, Website
A new year means new classes, new studies and maybe a new approach to doing research.  But all this newness can be difficult to navigate.  Thankfully, there is a solution, available to every student, faculty and staff member on campus.  The IU East Campus Library is here to help, with plenty of databases, finding aids and good advice to help students, staff and faculty in engaging with a new year’s worth of learning. The new A-Z list Looking for a more organized, simpler way to find important databases?  The library recently launched a revised Databases A-Z list, with numerous features that help with finding information.  The library includes databases for all subjects taught at IU East, along with broader spectrum … Continued
The New A-Z Index!

The New A-Z Index!

, Jesse Whitton, Library Resources
The IU East Campus Library has a newly improved A-Z database index! To help orient you through the enhanced, user-friendly layout, we have pointed out where items are located. If you have any questions about navigating through our extensive collection of databases, please Ask Us! Iueref@iue.edu  or simply click this button: 1. Under “Libguides,” you will discover links to our Subject Database, expert guidance on Master Research techniques, and access the IU East Archives. 2. Look under “Library Tools” for a selection of browsing tool resources. BrowZine lets you view articles directly within the journal issue, while Find-it facilitates searching via specific article and database titles. Need a resource we do not currently have? Utilize Interlibrary Loan. Use LibKey Nomad, … Continued
Yes, YOU can be a master researcher

Yes, YOU can be a master researcher

, Frances Yates, Library Resources, Research
Librarians are guides who can assist you in effectively navigating the numerous resources available for academic research. The IU East Campus Library Coordinator of Reference Services has produced a Research Mastery guide that features reliable sources and provides both general and discipline specific search strategies. From Boolean searching to syntax and limiters, you’ll learn basic and advanced methods for finding relevant information for your research. Additionally, the IU East Campus Library offers a convenient and timely online reference service. Simply email iueref@iue.edu or click here: For each subject discipline, the Research guide includes basic searching tips as well as specialized databases. There are techniques for maximizing your research, building from the basics, such as the   EBSCO Discovery Service and featured … Continued