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Make Your First Beat: Intro to Digital Audio Workstations March 25

Booth Library’s Center for Student Innovation invites the EIU community to attend the Introduction to Digital Audio Workstations workshop on March 25th from 4-5:30 pm.   At this beginner-friendly workshop, participants will discover the technological elements of music and audio production through instructor-led guidance. Participants will learn how to utilize digital workstations and web-based tools to create and modify audio.   The Introduction to Digital Audio Workstations workshop will be led by […]

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Spring into Technology: CSI Workshops This March

Throughout March, the Center for Student Innovation at Booth Library will be hosting three workshops dedicated to helping you learn more about the evolving technological landscape! These events are open to people of all expertise; from beginners to experts, you are welcome to participate! Look through the list of workshops happening this March:  Add unique backgrounds to your photographs and videos during the Green Screen […]

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New library acquisitions for February

Booth Library’s collections added a multitude of new items last month!   Booth Library acquired and cataloged 447 physical items (books, DVDs, government documents, archival resources, and more) and 2385 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 […]

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EIU 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 […]

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MAR
30

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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MAR
31

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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APR
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Wed, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

CSI Center for Student Innovation, Booth 1220

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APR
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Wed, 5:00pm - 5:30pm

Library Ambassadors of Booth present: Leadership and Celebration Workshop

As a leader it is important to recognize the work of others! Join Christopher Redmon (past President) and Keegan Bottom (past Vice-President) to learn how recognition and celebration led to member retention and a strong community within the Library Ambassadors of Booth. You will leave with hands-on ways to use FREE library materials to keep your team moving forward!

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APR
02

Thu, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Lived Experiences: Student Interfaith Panel

Join Booth Library and the Office of Belonging, Access and Engagement as we hear about the lived religious experience of students from around campus! This interfaith panel, supported by the Shakir Islamic Perspectives Initiative, will bring multiple faiths together, allowing for deep conversations on our similar journeys.

Event takes place in the West Reading Room, 3000 Level of Booth Library.

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APR
06

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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Booth Library

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

Office Hours

Hours for Today (June 9)
All Floors 8:00am - 9:00pm
Research Help Desk 10:00am - 9:00pm
Center for Student Innovation (CSI) 1:00pm - 4:00pm