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News and Events
New library acquisitions in July
Booth Library has been continuing to add new resources to our collection. In July, the library added 73 physical items (books, DVDs, government documents, archival resources, and more) and 5041 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 storyBooth Library Student Worker EIU Newsletter Features
Recently, two Booth Library student workers were featured in EIU newsletters to share their journeys and successes as students at Eastern Illinois University. Savannah Newcomer is a freshman student who began working at Booth Library this spring semester, while Ella Aly just graduated EIU in the class of 2026. Here are their stories: The Eastern […]
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.
Thu, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Everyone's favorite way to kick off the semester is back! Join the Library Ambassadors of Booth (LAB) to learn a bunch of fun stuff about the Library so you can sail through your semester! Raffle prizes, game prizes, snacks and more!
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, 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!
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.
