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Public Presentations Announced for EIU Children’s Literature Symposium
CHARLESTON – Booth Library invites the campus and community to join us Wednesday and Thursday, February 25 and 26, for two featured public talks as part of the EIU Children’s Literature Symposium. The EIU Children’s Literature Symposium is a two-day celebration honoring the importance, craftsmanship, and rich history of literature created for children. Through partnerships […]
Read full storyCall for Student Submissions: Booth Library Awards for Excellence in Student Research & Creative Works 2026
Booth Library at Eastern Illinois University invites students to submit their work for the 17th Annual Awards for Excellence in Student Research and Creative Works. This program celebrates outstanding student scholarship and creativity that makes meaningful use of Booth Library’s resources, services, spaces, or expertise. Eligibility The competition is open to all Eastern Illinois University […]
Read full storyThousands of new resources were added to Booth’s collections in January
Booth Library’s collections added a multitude of new items last month! During January 2026, Booth Library acquired and cataloged 376 physical items (books, DVDs, government documents, archival resources, and more) and over 14,400 electronic resources (including ebooks, ejournals, digital audiobooks, EIU student theses, and streaming videos). Please find the lists of new items at the […]
Read full storyEIU to Celebrate Faculty Authors at Spring 2026 Authors@EIU Events at Booth Library
(Charleston, IL) – Eastern Illinois University’s Mary J. Booth Library invites the campus and community to participate in the Spring 2026 installment of Booth Library’s annual speaker series, Authors@EIU. Through this series, the library will recognize and celebrate EIU’s intellectually vibrant community and its contributions to discovery, knowledge, creation, and public learning. During the Spring 2026 semester, six authors will be featured […]
Read full storyHands-On Tech Experience: Center for Student Innovation Workshops in February
Throughout February, the Center for Student Innovation at Booth Library will be hosting four events dedicated to helping you learn more about the growing world of technology! These events are open to people of all expertise; from beginners to experts, you are welcome to participate! Look through the list of events happening this February: All events take place at the 1000 level of […]
Read full storyEastern Illinois University Announces Shakir Islamic Perspectives Initiative at Booth Library
Gift honors family legacy while expanding student learning, academic inquiry, and community dialogue. Charleston, Ill. — Eastern Illinois University’s Mary J. Booth Library has announced the Shakir Islamic Perspectives Initiative, a new academic and cultural initiative made possible through a generous gift from Dr. Abdur Rahman Shakir. The initiative honors the legacy of his parents, Dr. Hassan and […]
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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!
Tue, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
CSI Center for Student Innovation, Booth 1220
Learn how to use our sound equipment to basic audio manipulation!
Wed, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
CSI Center for Student Innovation, Booth 1220
Learn the basics behind 3D Design for 3D Printing from what you can do within our 3D Slicer software to TinkerCAD! Once finish, you can submit your design to be printed on our 3D printers!
Wed, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Looking for a way to break your tech and screen habits? Join the LAB for 60 minutes of no screens and no tech! Instead, enjoy talking to new people while BUILDING things with your hands, like Jenga, Lego creations and more. See you in the South Clocktower Lounge! Snacks provided.
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!
