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News and Events
New 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 […]
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!
Thanks to the National Association of Colored Women's Club sponsorship for today's session!
Mon, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
3D Printing Lab, Booth 1220
Learn the basics of 3D printing from what type of filament is used to readying a design on our 3D printing software.
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!
Thu, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
CSI Center for Student Innovation, Booth 1220
A beginner friendly workshop where you will learn how to use a statistical software to analyze data without the use of code. Focus will be on illustrating best practices and the thought process in exploring data through visualizations to extract features and communicate insights learned. Examples will be used across many disciplines including business, engineering, social sciences, life/health sciences, among others.
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!
