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News and Events
Booth Library will host its Fall Book Sale from 9am-4pm on Wednesday, September 16th, around the Alumni Clock Tower, 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, along with media items. No patrons will be allowed […]
Booth Library has been continuing to add new resources to our collection. In August, the library added 355 physical items (books, DVDs, government documents, archival resources, and more) and 1157 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 […]
Recently, two Booth Library student workers were featured in EIU newsletters to share their journeys and successes as students at 海角社区. 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 […]
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!
Tue, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
CSI Center for Student Innovation, Booth 1220
Learn the basics of 3D printing from what type of filament is used to readying a design on our 3D printing software.
Thu, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Creative Reality Studio, Booth 1116
Learn how to use a green screen from arranging lighting to taking pictures!
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!
Mon, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
CSI Podcasting Studio, Booth 1226
Learn how to use our sound equipment to basic audio manipulation!
