Library News
Database trial to Accessible Archives collections
Posted on October 27th, 2021
Booth Library has begun a trial to the full suite of primary source digital collections from Accessible Archives. Through this trial, which runs through November 30, users will be able to view and search many historical databases to which we don’t currently subscribe, including:
The AMAROC News: America’s Occupation of the Rhineland, 1919-1923
America and World War I: American Military Camp Newspapers
American County Histories
Anatomy of Protest in America Series
Invention and Technology in America
Quarantine and Infectious Disease Control: Books and Newspapers
Woman Suffrage Collection
See the Accessible Archives collections page for a complete list and an introductory video. Please contact your subject librarian with any feedback or questions!
Inclusive excellence: Booth highlights resources for Jewish Book Month
Posted on October 27th, 2021
Booth Library has an in-depth collection of resources focusing on cultural acceptance and inclusivity. During 2021, our librarians are featuring research guides on a variety of these topics.
In our latest guide, we focus on resources for Jewish Book Month, a celebration of books on Jewish topics that takes place over the thirty days prior to Chanukah. Our selection includes books in the areas of art, history, biography, religion, the Yiddish language, women’s lives, literature, and more.
Halloween photoshoots offered in the CSI
Posted on October 21st, 2021
Students: Have you ever dreamed of being in the cast of your favorite movie or TV show? Are you creating your spooky and imaginative costumes for Halloween? Stop by the Center for Student Innovation for a photoshoot!
Students who visit the CSI in costume can pose in front of a green screen for a photoshoot, and then share their photos on social media with #CSIHalloween. We’ll even provide instructions on how to use Photoshop to drop your photo into a background that you choose.
Dressing as a spooky ghoul? Insert your image into a frightening background. Appearing as your favorite cast member of “Squid Game”? Place your image right into a scene from the show. We will show you how!
Photoshoots will be offered from Oct. 24-31. Just stop by the Booth Library CSI (first floor) from 2-9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday or 2-4:40 p.m. Friday. Or, stop by the Thomas Hall CSI (first floor) from 4-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday.
For more information, contact the CSI staff at csi@eiu.edu or 217-581-6073. Follow the CSI on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.
‘The Hungarian Revolution at 65: An Exhibit’ now on display
Posted on October 5th, 2021
Sixty-five years ago, thousands of determined Hungarians — mostly young people — swarmed into the streets of Budapest to demand change. A brutal, corrupt communist government dominated their country since the end of World War II, and they had enough.
Eventually, hundreds of thousands participated. October 1956 heralded both great hopes and great dangers. In the end, Soviet troops poured into Hungary and drove all resistance into the ground.
“The Hungarian Revolution at 65: An Exhibit” at Booth Library showcases real artifacts from the revolt and honors the brave civilians who risked everything. Some of the protesters retreated into exile, some even coming to central Illinois. Among them was Dr. Bela Szigethy, who later settled and practiced medicine in Oblong, Illinois, and for whom this exhibit is dedicated.
The exhibit runs through November on the 3000 level of Booth Library. The public is invited to the exhibit opening at 5 p.m. on Oct. 11 in the Marvin Foyer of Booth Library.
For more information contact: Edmund Wehrle at efwehrle@eiu.edu.
