Booth Library

Booth Library will host its Fall Book Sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 18 outside the south entrance of the library. A large selection of books in all subject areas and hundreds of paperback fiction titles will be available for purchase. No patrons will be allowed to browse or purchase items prior to […]

Introducing the new EBSCOhost As of this fall, our EBSCOhost databases were upgraded to a new user experience designed to be more accessible, functional, and mobile-friendly.  Booth Library subscribes to over 50 databases affected by the upgrade. Check it out here! New features include: Join a librarian to learn about the latest updates, explore the […]

Booth Library proudly hosted the “Celestial Bodies” art show this spring, a unique opportunity for student artists to showcase their work in a collaborative venture with the Departments of Art + Design and Physics. Inspired by the April 8, 2024, solar eclipse, the event showcased the creative interpretations of these talented individuals, blending the worlds […]

We are delighted to share some of the social media posts by 2024 graduates that featured Booth Library. We are honored to have been a part of their academic journey, and excited to share their reflections on the library’s impact.

EIU’s Hidden Time Machine By Raymond Cummins There are few places in the world as transportive as a library. They contain the knowledge of thousands of minds; across all the subjects we can think of.  The beauty of it is that we can travel all over the world, to any time or place, from the […]

EIU students, faculty, and staff now have free online access to the New York Times through Booth Library! We are thrilled to offer this new service to better serve our students and the EIU Community as a whole.  The complimentary subscription is available to anyone with an eiu.edu email address- including retired employees and emeritus […]