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News and Events
New databases: Child & Adolescent Studies Source, Urban Studies Source
EIU students, faculty, and staff have access to two new full-text databases on the EBSCOhost platform, thanks to Booth Library’s membership in the CARLI consortium. Child & Adolescent Studies Source contains articles and abstracts on how children and teens grow, develop and thrive. Choose this database if you’re doing research on cognitive, social, emotional or […]
Read full storyNew library acquisitions for October
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 […]
Read full storyWriting Center Now In Library
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 […]
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Mon, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Collaboration Commons
It's no fun to study by yourself! Join us to study in community, making new friends and finding help where you need it. Librarians, Writing Center Tutors and Student Success Advisors will be ready to help. And we didn't forget; snacks provided! See you in the Collaboration Commons, 3rd floor!
Tue, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Creative Reality Studio, Booth 1116
Learn how to use a green screen from arranging lighting to taking pictures!
Tue, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
The library is here for all our students! Join the LAB to make sure the library is exactly what you want! Meetings are every Tuesday from 6-7pm. All are welcome!
Wed, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
CSI Podcasting Studio, Booth 1226
Learn how to use our sound equipment! The Podcast Studio has a four mic setup perfect for a group project and can be found in the Center for Student Innovation. Podcast Booths accommodate 1 to 2 people and are located on the third (main) floor of the library.
Mon, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Collaboration Commons
It's no fun to study by yourself! Join us to study in community, making new friends and finding help where you need it. Librarians, Writing Center Tutors and Student Success Advisors will be ready to help. And we didn't forget; snacks provided! See you in the Collaboration Commons, 3rd floor!
Tue, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
The library is here for all our students! Join the LAB to make sure the library is exactly what you want! Meetings are every Tuesday from 6-7pm. All are welcome!
