Booth Library

After a nationwide search featuring a collection of qualified candidates, Eastern Illinois University has selected Brian Keith to lead Booth Library as EIU’s Dean of Library Services. “I am beyond excited to join the incredible team at Eastern Illinois University,” Keith said. “The University’s profound commitment to scholarship and student success are passions I share, […]

A study session goes much better when you are relaxed, focused, and feeling good about yourself. Booth Study Success kits have items to help students get in the right frame of mind to do their best work. Affirmation cards give you scripts for positive self-talk. Fidget toys can help burn off anxious energy. Timers offer […]

Students: Grab a friend and come to the library to study or get that research paper or project done! Your friends at Booth Library have planned two Write Night & Study Buddies events, from 6-8 p.m. on March 27 and April 4. At these events, there will be plenty of research, study and writing help […]

Katniss or Arya? Okoye or Storm? Who do YOU think is the most Kick-Ass Heroine in fiction? Help us crown the 2023 Kick-Ass Heroine champion by taking part in Booth’s March Book Madness bracket competition! March Book Madness is similar to NCAA March Madness except that Kick-Ass Heroines will be competing instead of basketball teams. […]

Introducing Gale Research Complete! This new Booth Library subscription includes a vast, multi-disciplinary collection of databases, all geared toward empowering the research process for library users at all university and experience levels.  Whether you’re a freshman writing your first research paper or a graduate student writing your thesis, there are resources in Gale Research Complete […]

The Center for Student Innovation at Booth Library is offering an opportunity for students, staff, and faculty to learn more about technology in a hands-on workshop series. These workshops are free, and they will take place in the CSI on the first floor of Booth Library. Registration is recommended but not required. The Digital Sandbox […]

3D printers, podcasting stations, VR equipment — the Center for Student Innovation has lots of stuff, and we want you to use it! But how do you get started? The CSI regularly hosts workshops to introduce you to the technology we have available for your use. The workshops listed below will give you everything you […]

Booth Library is looking for a few awesome students to serve as part of the new Library Ambassadors of Booth team. These students will help us to better serve EIU students by providing feedback, promoting the library and planning programs. Any students interested in serving on the Booth volunteer team are welcome to attend the […]

Booth offers access to Skillshare, an online learning community! Through the Skillshare platform, current EIU students, faculty and staff can independently participate in a variety of training and workshops, including in photography, graphic design, music, marketing, freelancing and much more! Access is free via the Booth Library website, but a reservation is required. Those interested […]