The Southeast Asia Digital Library (SEADL), a project of the Committee on Research Materials on Southeast Asia (CORMOSEA) that began with a federal grant in 2005, is a virtual Southeast Asia treasure trove hosted by NIU Libraries. A digital archive of textual, still image, sound and video resources, SEADL is
Read moreBurma Art Collection in Founders
In 2019, the Center for Burma Studies (CBS) at NIU received a $250,000 grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Service (IMLS). The grant will fund a high-density compact storage system designed for the specific needs of the Burma Arts Collection. This new space will improve the Center’s curatorial
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Southeast Asia Digital Library Updates
Annie Oelschlager was hired as a full-time web developer for SEADL in March 2020. Since accepting the position, Annie has been working to improve the structure of Southeast Asia Digital Library (SEADL), adding new digitized materials to the site, and is currently redesigning SEADL’s website. Two current projects in Southeast
Read moreExploring the impact of the pandemic on reference and research services: A literature review
Nestor Osorio and Alissa Droog’s recently accepted article in the New Review of Academic Librarianship explores changes to reference and research services in academic libraries in the past 10 years, and during the pandemic. Abstract This literature review explores the impact of COVID-19 on reference and research services in academic
Read moreResearch and Artistry Series Flourishes Online
The Programming and Promotions Committee successfully moved our public lecture and performance series, the Research & Artistry Series, to a fully online platform in the 2020-2021 academic year. Starting in September 2020, the Library hosted 6 virtual events with over 150 attendees. Highlights from this year’s programs include: Challenges of
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Rewriting the Book on Textboook Affordability
In Spring 2018, the Textbook Affordability Task Force began purchasing high-priced textbooks for high-enrollment courses as part of a pilot program. The Textbook Purchase Program has now acquired more than 120 titles for courses from six colleges and more than 20 departments—putting those materials on two-hour Reserve for student use
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Libraries and RIPS Award Authors
Once again, the University Libraries and the Division of Research and Innovation Partnerships (RIPS) are teaming up to offer awards covering the costs of open access publishing. NIU faculty and graduate students seeking to publish a scholarly, peer-reviewed article in an academic journal are welcome to submit an application to
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In-Person Reference and Research Help Available on the First Floor of Founders Library
Since the start of the pandemic, Founders Memorial Library’s Reference Librarians have been providing reference services fully online. Beginning on Monday, October 18th, librarians will once again be available for in-person reference and research assistance at the Reference Desk on the first floor. In-person services will be available Monday through
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New Equipment in the Libraries
NIU’s Founder’s Memorial Library recently acquired new equipment to increase the quality and productivity of our scanning output on major digitization projects. FML worked with Digital Transitions to purchase the DT Atom and Phase One iXG camera system, a highly modular table-top digitization platform that is FADGI 4 Star ready
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