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Celebrate National Library Week at Booth Library April 20-23

National Library Week is an annual celebration of the contributions libraries provide for scholarship and community connection. From April 20th-23rd, find your library joy during Booth Library’s fun-filled events and activities! Join us as we celebrate intellectual freedom and uplift our community of library patrons and workers.   Monday, April 20th  Tuesday, April 21st  Wednesday, April 22nd  Thursday, April 23rd  All events are free and open to […]

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2026 Periodical and Standing Order Review

Booth Library’s annual Periodical and Standing Order Review is underway. The initial lists of periodicals and standing orders selected for cancellation have been posted. This annual exercise is designed to allocate the library’s materials budget so that library collections best meet the needs of library users. Titles are added or canceled with input from the relevant academic […]

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Over 2600 items added to Booth’s collections in March

During March 2026, Booth Library acquired and cataloged 312 physical items (books, DVDs, government documents, archival resources, and more) and 2346 electronic resources (including ebooks, ejournals, digital audiobooks, EIU student theses, and streaming videos) in February 2026. Please find the lists of new items at the links below. Individual issues of current periodicals are excluded. […]

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Enhancing Creativity with Technology: CSI Workshops April 2026 

The Center for Student Innovation at Booth Library will be hosting four beginner-friendly workshops this April dedicated to helping the EIU community develop technical skills. Here are the upcoming workshops happening this month:  All events take place at the 1000 level of Booth Library in the Center for Student Innovation. Register to attend CSI workshops and learning labs through LibCal. For more information, please contact the […]

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Mon, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Collaboration Commons

Bite Size Study Sessions: Be an Empowered Researcher

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!

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Tue, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Library Ambassadors of Booth (LAB) weekly meeting

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!

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Mon, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Collaboration Commons

Bite Size Study Sessions: Be an Empowered Researcher

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!

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Tue, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Library Ambassadors of Booth (LAB) weekly meeting

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!

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Mon, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Collaboration Commons

Bite Size Study Sessions: Be an Empowered Researcher

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!

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Make an appointment in the CSI

Get individual training and support in the library's Center for Student Innovation. The CSI offers:

  • 3D Printing
  • Podcasting
  • Sewing Machines
  • Virtual Reality
  • Video Production

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CONTACT THE LIBRARY

Booth Library

600 Lincoln Ave.
Chaleston, IL 61920
(217) 581-6071
library@eiu.edu

Library Hours

April 19, 2026
All Floors 2:00pm - 10:00pm
Research Help Desk 2:00pm - 10:00pm
Center for Student Innovation (CSI) Closed

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