Library News
New library acquisitions for November
Posted on December 11th, 2024
Booth Library’s collections are continually growing to meet the research and information needs of the EIU community. During November 2024, Booth Library acquired and cataloged 281 physical items (books, DVDs, government documents, archival resources, and more) and 2641 electronic resources (including ebooks, ejournals, digital audiobooks, and streaming videos). Individual issues of current periodicals are excluded. All items are discoverable through the library’s online catalog.
New acquisitions include items selected for purchase by Booth’s subject librarians, donations, re-cataloged library items, freely available government publications, and consortium-wide purchases.
Please contact your subject librarian with any questions.
Manga, Graphic Novels, and More – Now at Your Fingertips with Comics Plus!
Posted on December 5th, 2024
Booth Library’s collection of graphic novels and comics just got much bigger. Our new subscription to Comics Plus includes nearly 27,000 digital comics, graphic novels and nonfiction, manga, and children’s picture books – all with no checkout limits or simultaneous user restrictions.
To access Comics Plus, first create an account, then use your login and password to browse and read the collection.
Your login credentials for Comics Plus can also be used with the iOS or Android apps. Within the app, choose “Eastern Illinois University IL” as your school.
Join us for an Exhibit Opening and Artist Talk
Posted on November 22nd, 2024
Booth Library invites the EIU campus and greater community to a reception celebrating the launch of a new exhibit: Upcycled Fashion, a Make-Do & Mend Class Project. Join us on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 10 a.m. in the library’s Marvin Foyer for light refreshments and discussion by our featured designers.
Students from the FMD 2234 Apparel Construction class along with Deborah Reifsteck, Senior Instructor of Fashion Merchandising, will discuss how they designed, developed and constructed class projects inspired by the resourceful repurposing of items during World War II to conserve various materials. Their completed projects are featured in a Booth Library exhibit, which also includes a book display of related publications that are available for checkout.
Featured designers include:
Lauren Bauman
Kaliyah Caples
Mikey Collman
Mikayla Harris
Emma Hill
Kendall Holtzhouser
Claire Meek
Gracie Jo Milby
Alexis Moore-Jones
Ashaureah Reed
Wyatt Stanley
Kajah Williams
Light refreshments will be served. The exhibit will continue through January 8.
New library acquisitions for October
Posted on November 18th, 2024
Booth Library’s collections are continually growing to meet the research and information needs of the EIU community. During October 2024, Booth Library acquired and cataloged 570 physical items (books, DVDs, government documents, archival resources, and more) and 4630 electronic resources (including ebooks, ejournals, digital audiobooks, and streaming videos). Individual issues of current periodicals are excluded. All items are discoverable through the library’s online catalog.
New acquisitions include items selected for purchase by Booth’s subject librarians, donations, re-cataloged library items, freely available government publications, and consortium-wide purchases.
Please contact your subject librarian with any questions.
Access over 2,700 ebooks through MIT Press Direct to Open
Posted on November 6th, 2024
Booth Library has signed on with MIT Press’s Direct to Open (D2O) initiative, joining over 300 libraries in helping fund the Open Access publication of a wide selection of new books from the MIT Press for 2025. Through the D2O program, 80-90 ebooks each year are made available online, free to read by everyone. Open Access is a set of principles and practices to support making access to scholarly materials more inclusive and equitable.
Thanks to Booth’s participation in D2O, our campus now has access to an archive of over 2,700 MIT Press ebooks that would otherwise be paywalled. This new collection covers topics across the social sciences, sciences, and humanities. Check out the new collection online to download and read the ebooks (look for the green Open Access or Available icons). The ebooks are also discoverable through Booth’s online catalog.
Please contact your subject librarian or Sarah Johnson, Head of Collection Management (sljohnson2@eiu.edu), with any questions.
Authors@EIU- October 28
Posted on October 14th, 2024
Booth Library continues “Authors@EIU” series
Booth Library invites the campus and community to join us for our speaker series this Fall semester, Authors@EIU. The event will showcase the expertise in our community and will provide an opportunity to explore exciting and timely topics.
Two authors will be featured in our Fall 2024 Authors@EIU event to celebrate the research, scholarship and creative success of EIU faculty who have recently achieved publication of a book. This recurring series launched in Spring 2024 and will be a continuing event on the EIU campus.
Please mark your calendars to attend Authors@EIU, Monday, October 28 at 5 p.m. in Booth Library’s West Reading Room:
Linda Ghent, Ph.D., Economics Seinfeld and Economics: Lessons on Everything from the ‘Show about Nothing’, 2nd edition, by Linda Ghent Independently Published, January 2024
Amie Whittemore, Ph.D., English
Nest of Matches, by Amie Whittemore Autumn House Press, March 2024
Events will include a shared reception at 5 p.m. Presentations will begin at 5:30 with introductory remarks, followed by presentations and question & answer sessions for each author.
The library parking lot off 4th Street and adjacent to the library’s accessible south entry offers parking, including accessible spaces. Parking on the EIU campus is free and open to the public after 5 p.m.
Members of the general public, and the press are most welcome. Please join us for interesting presentations and dialogues.
Fall Book Sale
Posted on September 12th, 2024
Booth Library will host its Fall Book Sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 18 outside the south entrance of the library.
A large selection of books in all subject areas and hundreds of paperback fiction titles will be available for purchase. No patrons will be allowed to browse or purchase items prior to the 9 a.m. start time. Paperbacks are $1, and Hardbacks are $2.
All items have been donated by the campus and local communities. The proceeds from the sale are used to enhance library programs and services.
In case of inclement weather, the sale will be postponed or moved inside. For the latest information, check the library website, www.library.eiu.edu, or find Booth Library on Facebook or Instagram.
Introducing the new EBSCOhost
Posted on September 4th, 2024
Introducing the new EBSCOhost
As of this fall, our EBSCOhost databases were upgraded to a new user experience designed to be more accessible, functional, and mobile-friendly. Booth Library subscribes to over 50 databases affected by the upgrade. Check it out here!
New features include:
- A clean and simplified search interface
- New search limiters and filters
- Expanded sharing options
- An improved eBook viewer
- Personalized user dashboard (“My EBSCO”) for saving articles, viewing your search history, reviewing ebook checkouts, organizing your projects, and more
Join a librarian to learn about the latest updates, explore the new features, and get tips on how to make the most of this essential research tool. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enhance your research skills and get a head start on your academic journey!
Workshops are offered weekly in September and October in person and online!
Full schedule here
See also EBSCO’s Quick Start Guide for commonly asked questions.
Posted on August 20th, 2024
6 Essential Booth Library Updates for Fall 2024
Posted on August 19th, 2024
Booth Library supports students and faculty by providing access to resources, research assistance, teaching support, technology, and spaces for learning, collaboration, and
community. These supports are evolving and ever changing with lots of exciting
developments for the coming year!
