Library News
New library acquisitions for October
Posted on November 6th, 2026
Booth Library has been continuing to add new resources to our collection. During October, the library added 607 physical items (books, DVDs, government documents, archival resources, and more) and 891 electronic resources (including ebooks, ejournals, digital audiobooks, and streaming videos). Please find the lists of new items at the links below. 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.
The library’s New Book Shelf is adjacent to the Writing Center, opposite the Research Help desk on the main (3000) level of Booth.
Please contact your subject librarian with any questions.
Writing Center Now In Library
Posted on October 6th, 2026
The Writing Center is now located in the Collaboration Commons on the third floor of Booth Library! Conveniently located next to the Research Help Desk, students can easily collaborate with reference librarians.
Writing Center consultants are available to meet in-person at the library during the times posted below:
Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday:
10 am–9 pm
Wednesday & Friday:
10 am–3 pm
Booth Library adds over 4000 items to its collections in September
Posted on October 6th, 2026
Booth Library has been continuing to add new resources to our collection. During September, the library added 350 physical items (books, DVDs, government documents, archival resources, and more) and 3655 electronic resources (including ebooks, ejournals, digital audiobooks, EIU student theses, and streaming videos). Please find the lists of new items at the links below. 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.
Check out the library’s new book shelf, now located on the shelves surrounding the Writing Center, opposite the Research Help desk on the main level of Booth!
Please contact your subject librarian with any questions.
Fall book sale! Wednesday, Sept. 16th
Posted on September 10th, 2026
Booth Library will host its Fall Book Sale from 9am-4pm on Wednesday, September 16th. Due to the expected weather, the sale will take place inside the library in the West Reading Room on the main (3000) level.
A large selection of books in all subject areas and hundreds of paperback fiction titles will be available for purchase, along with media items. No patrons will be allowed to browse or purchase items prior to the 9am 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.
For the latest information, check the library website, www.library.eiu.edu, or find Booth Library on Facebook or Instagram.
Over 1500 items added to Booth’s collections in August
Posted on September 4th, 2026
Booth Library has been continuing to add new resources to our collection. In August, the library added 355 physical items (books, DVDs, government documents, archival resources, and more) and 1157 electronic resources (including ebooks, ejournals, digital audiobooks, EIU student theses, and streaming videos). Please find the lists of new items at the links below. 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.
Check out the library’s new book shelf, now located on the shelves surrounding the Writing Center, opposite the Research Help desk on the main level of Booth!
Please contact your subject librarian with any questions.
EIU Writing Center Relocates to Booth Library
Posted on August 17th, 2026
The Writing Center is pleased to announce its move to the Collaboration Commons on the third floor of Booth Library! The move to Booth will increase the flow of traffic to the Writing Center. More importantly, in our location directly across from the reference desk, we will be better able to collaborate with reference librarians to help students on assignments that stretch across the research lifecycle. We have also identified new opportunities for collaboration between the library and the Writing Center. First up: Rachael Ryerson and Amy Odwarka will be hosting a research writing series this fall for graduate students and advanced undergraduates.
Join us for the ribbon cutting celebration (with cake!) on Tuesday, August 25 at 3 pm in the Collaboration Commons. The center will open for in-person and online service on Wednesday, August 26. Although our hours change slightly each semester, we are generally open for in-person service weekdays 10 am–5 pm and some evenings 5–9 pm. Online service will be available weekdays and evenings, including Sundays. Each semester’s schedule will be posted at the reference and circulation desks.
We would like to thank generous library donors, and all the librarians and library staff for their help in putting together our new space. We love it!
New library acquisitions in July
Posted on August 4th, 2026
Booth Library has been continuing to add new resources to our collection. In July, the library added 73 physical items (books, DVDs, government documents, archival resources, and more) and 5041 electronic resources (including ebooks, ejournals, digital audiobooks, EIU student theses, and streaming videos). Please find the lists of new items at the links below. 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.
Over 5000 items added to Booth’s catalog in June
Posted on July 2nd, 2026
In June 2026, Booth Library acquired and cataloged 75 physical items (books, DVDs, government documents, archival resources, and more) and 4979 electronic resources (including ebooks, ejournals, digital audiobooks, EIU student theses, and streaming videos). Please find the lists of new items at the links below. 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.
New library acquisitions in May
Posted on June 5th, 2026
Last month, Booth Library acquired and cataloged 176 physical items (books, DVDs, government documents, archival resources, and more) and 1835 electronic resources (including ebooks, ejournals, digital audiobooks, EIU student theses, and streaming videos). Please find the lists of new items at the links below. 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.
No Wi-Fi on May 26
Posted on May 22nd, 2026
Due to scheduled equipment upgrades, there will be no wi-fi or wired Internet access available in Booth Library on Tuesday, May 26.
Books and other items will still be available for checkout. Due dates will be extended to 5/27 for any items due on 5/26. The library’s website and online resources will still be available in other locations.
