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News and Events
Writing 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 […]
Read full storyBooth Library adds over 4000 items to its collections in September
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 […]
Read full storyPanther Tracks: Student Life and Scholarship
This collection highlights student life at EIU, including research papers, student-led publications the Daily Eastern News and The Warbler yearbook, and image galleries of events sponsored by Registered Student Organizations, Greek fraternities & sororities, Residence Hall Associations, and Living & Learning Communities.
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, 9:00am - 11:30am
Focus on your research with professional support!
- Perfect for Master's Degree, Upper level Honors and Senior Capstone students
- Real time support from Writing Center faculty and Booth Librarians
- Tackle citation management, literature review, strategic searching, writing for multiple disciplines, etc.
- Light breakfast and coffee provided
- Four (4) sessions during the 26/27 academic year
- In person and remote students encouraged to participate!
Please see the LibGuide for additional details and information.
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!
Mon, 8:00am - 10:00pm
Midterms are over and it is time to get down to business! Let's PACK the library all week with special events, workshops and tours to make sure you are on the right path to success!!
We will have snacks and prizes at events throughout the week.
Mon, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Only 30 minutes! Join Booth librarians to learn important strategies for conducting your research that save time and help you learn more! All sessions take place in the 3rd Floor Collaboration Commons.
11/2: Cut your reading time in HALF: How to read a scholarly article
11/3: Use Wikipedia and Google to your advantage
11/4: How AI can help with database searching
11/5: Why ZoteroBib should be your BFF for citations
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!
