Library News
2025 Periodical and Standing Order Review
Posted on April 16th, 2025
Booth Library’s annual Periodical and Standing Order Review is currently underway. The lists of periodicals and standing orders selected for cancellation are now available for review. This annual exercise is designed to ensure that library collections continue to meet the needs of library users. Titles are added or canceled based on input from the relevant academic departments.
Questions about the review can be addressed by individual subject librarians.
Over 2100 items added to Booth’s collections in March
Posted on April 10th, 2025
Booth Library’s collections are continually growing to meet the research and information needs of the EIU community. Last month, Booth Library acquired and cataloged 379 physical items (books, DVDs, government documents, archival resources, and more) and 1796 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.
Celebrate National Library Week at Booth!
Posted on April 3rd, 2025
National Library Week is an annual celebration of libraries, librarians, and library workers. From April 6-12, join Booth Library during our events and activities dedicated to National Library Week! We have a week full of opportunities for readers, learners, and all patrons of Booth Library to come together and have fun!
Monday, April 7th
- Right to Read Day: Defend our freedom to read! Learn the ways you can take action to push back against book bans and other attacks on library resources during #RighttoReadDay.
- Button-Making: Visit the Marvin Foyer from 12 p.m.-1:30 p.m. to use our button-maker machine! Celebrate Right to Read Day with our themed button-making materials to pin down your love for reading!
Tuesday, April 8th
- Sewing Machine Workshop: Come to the CSI at 4 p.m.-5:30 p.m. learn how to use a sewing machine and general sewing skills; after this workshop, you can reserve time with the CSI’s sewing machines.
- Authors@EIU: Come to the West Reading Room at 5 p.m.-7 p.m. for the Spring 2025 installment of the Authors@EIU! Join us in celebrating EIU faculty who have recently published books.
Wednesday, April 9th
- Library POP UP @ South Quad Dining: Visit the South Quad Dining Center from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. for our Library POP UP! On your way to lunch, search through our selection of summer-reads and check out a book—no library visit required!
- 3D Printing 101: Come to the CSI at 4 p.m.-5:30 p.m. to learn the basic process of 3D printing objects for educational and personal use; after this workshop, you can reserve time with the CSI’s 3D printers.
- 16th Annual Awards for Excellence in Student Research and Creative Works: Come to the West Reading Room at 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. to celebrate our award recipients!
Thursday, April 10th
- New Works Festival: Come to the West Reading Room at 5 p.m.-6 p.m. to hear playwright Matthew Freeman’s talk entitled “You Are What You Love: Owning Your Influences”: a conversation on influence, writing, and creativity!
Friday, April 11th
- Green Screen 101: Come to the CSI at 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m. to learn the basics using a green screen for photography and videography; after this workshop, you can reserve time with the CSI’s green screens.
- Green Screen Photo Op: Visit the CSI from 3 p.m.-4:30 p.m. for a green-screen photoshoot! Get your picture taken with our provided props and backgrounds showing your library love!
Along with these events and activities, we have our regularly scheduled CSI discovery Hours; visit the CSI on Monday-Thursday from 4 p.m.-5:30 p.m. to explore our collection of technological equipment and services!
