Welcome to the IU Southeast Library newsletter!
Featuring the latest Library news, featured articles, research help info, and much more!
Introducing: The Quick Print Station
photo by Courtney Block
Stopping by the Library to quickly print something before heading to class? Now you can use the Quick Print station just inside the Library's front doors in the rotunda area. No need to search high and low for an open computer! Just quickly print and go!
Upcoming Events:
Haunted IUS, October 26th @ 7:30pm
Join Librarian Courtney on Tuesday, October 26th for the annual Haunted IUS Walking Tour. You will hear stories of spooky happenings and strange encounters reported first-hand to Librarian Courtney. This event is free and open to all. This walking tour will be outdoors, following paved walkways and briefly walking through a few campus buildings. Meet at the Clock Tower at 7:30 pm for an evening of strange tales and mysterious encounters!
Tell Your Story Series, Session 3: Personal Narrative Workshop
The Common Experience committee (including the Library's very own Melanie Hughes) has been hard at work on providing wonderful events! Meet at the Library's third floor program area on Tuesday, Nov. 2 from 6:30-8:30 pm as English faculty members present a workshop on composing personal narratives in poetry and prose.
This month's spotlight is on Robin King. We asked Robin a few questions and here's what she had to say. The photos on the left are all Robin's creations, too!
Q: Tell us a bit about yourself. What do you here at the library and how long have you been here?
A: I started in the library when I was 24. As of this week, I have been here for 31 years. I really wanted to work at IUS and I specifically wanted to work in the Library. I applied for 4 different positions in the library before I got the job as the Government Documents Assistant. I had worked with Government Publications as a work study student and that work experience was a big part of how I got this job. My job has evolved over the years to include working with electronic resources along with Government Publications and I recently made a move from Technical Services to Access Services.
Q: What do you wish more people knew about libraries and library workers?
A: I wish more people understood how libraries have evolved. When I talk to people about what I do, most of them picture a quiet place with a hushed atmosphere filled with old, dusty books. While our library does have quiet spaces (and a few books that are pretty old!), overall it’s a space that is alive and vibrant, constantly humming with activity. As for the people who work here, I’d like people to know that they…we…are here to help. The first question I ask someone coming up to the service desk is, “What can I do for you?” and I enjoy helping them find whatever it is they need whether it’s information, directions or just a quiet place to study.
Q: What Hogwarts house do you belong to?
A: Ravenclaw. - "Wit beyond measure is man's greatest treasure."
I am part of a large family with very diverse interests. We can’t agree on movies, music, politics, even restaurants…but Harry Potter was something we all connected with, from grandparents to grandchildren. When the kids were small, we went to midnight book release parties and midnight movie openings together as a family. We started reading the books to the kids when they were too young to read them on their own, and now they are reading the books to their kids.
This months' featured database is Victorian Popular Culture. This database provides access to primary source documents on the popular entertainment of the Victorian Era. Since it's Halloween season, check out the resources they have on Spiritualism!
Do your students have an upcoming assignment that involves information literacy? We know a thing or two about that.
You can choose to have your library instruction in-person, synchronous via Zoom or asynchronous via Canvas.
Whatever you decide, you can begin by submitting your request for instruction here: https://libguides.ius.edu/instruction
Please make sure to submit your request at least 2 weeks in advance.
For questions regarding instruction, please contact Maria Accardi at maccardi@ius.edu
In December 2011, a campus police officer reported a strange occurrence in the Library.
Since then, odd happenings seem to center around Group Study Rooms 110 and 111.
Want to know the whole story? Join us Tues, Oct 26 @ Haunted IUS.