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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 […]

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Writing 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 […]

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Panther 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.

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NOV
02

Mon, 8:00am - 10:00pm

PACK the library

Midterms are over and it is time to get down to business! Let's PACK the library all week with special events, workshops and tours to make sure you are on the right path to success!!

We will have snacks and prizes at events throughout the week.

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NOV
09

Mon, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Collaboration Commons

Bite Size Study Sessions: Be an Empowered Researcher - NACWC night

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!

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NOV
09

Mon, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

3D Printing Lab, Booth 1220

3D Printing 101

Learn the basics of 3D printing from what type of filament is used to readying a design on our 3D printing software. 

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NOV
10

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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NOV
12

Thu, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

CSI Center for Student Innovation, Booth 1220

Data Analysis 101

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.

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NOV
16

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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CONTACT THE LIBRARY

Booth Library

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

Library Hours

November 6, 2026
All Floors 8:00am - 5:00pm
Research Help Desk 10:00am - 5:00pm
Center for Student Innovation (CSI) 12:00pm - 4:00pm

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