Library News
Booth Library adds over 1800 items in August
Posted on September 11th, 2025
Booth Library’s collections are constantly growing to meet the research and information needs of the EIU community. Last month, Booth Library acquired and cataloged 466 physical items (books, DVDs, government documents, archival resources, and more) and 1375 electronic resources (including ebooks, ejournals, digital audiobooks, EIU student theses, 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.
6 Essential Booth Library Updates for Fall 2025
Posted on September 9th, 2025
EIU COMIC FEST
Posted on September 3rd, 2025
Booth Library at Eastern Illinois University is hosting the EIU Comic Fest 2025! This event is FREE and open to the public. See the schedule below and click on event titles for more information. There is also additional information on the Featured Speakers, Artists Alley, Exhibits, Sponsors and Directions and Parking pages.The first 200 attendees get a FREE complimentary tote bag full of goodies!
We are very excited to have as our special guests two EIU alums, Hollywood Screenwriter Craig Titley and Mortal Kombat Artist Paul Niemeyer! We are also featuring multiple breakout sessions on the history of comics, graphic novels, cosplaying, and several Kahoot trivia games!
Additionally, we are hosting several tournaments and a cosplay costume contest! For more information and to register to participate in these FREE events, see the Costume Guidelines & Cosplay Contest, Magic: The Gathering Tournament, and E-Sport Tournament pages.
Fall Book Sale
Posted on September 2nd, 2025
Booth Library will host its Fall Book Sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 17 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.
