The Dr. Carla Montgomery Women in STEM Award recognizes faculty and graduate students who have advanced STEM research while uplifting women through teaching, mentorship and community engagement. As a founding partner of the lecture series, NIU Libraries is proud to support this initiative and celebrate this year’s recipients, who are
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Northern Illinois University Libraries has received a major boost in its efforts to make higher education more affordable and accessible for students. On May 8, 2026, Open Illinois, an initiative of the Consortium of Academic Libraries in Illinois, awarded nearly $30,000 to support the expansion of Open Educational Resources (OER)
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Congratulations to assistant professor Kimberly Shotick, who recently co-authored a new article published in the latest issue of College & Research Libraries. The article, “Academic Success and Campus Engagement: Insights from Library Usage at Two Universities,” examines how student interactions with library spaces, services and resources can be connected to
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Creativity and curiosity took center stage April 29 as the NIU BookLab Crafting Knowledge event brought together students, faculty and staff for a celebration of book arts and literary scholarship. Throughout the day, attendees explored library collections, participated in interactive activities and engaged with innovative approaches to research and creative
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Please join us in congratulating Beth McGowan and Melissa Adams-Campbell on their successful presentation at this year’s Huskie Trek Talks: Ideas in Motion. Their talk showcased the BookLab’s role in fostering hands-on learning and strengthening students’ critical thinking, while emphasizing the importance of using AI as a tool rather than
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Tara Dirst served as Digital Projects Librarian at Northern Illinois University Libraries from 1998 until her 2007 passing from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was a graduate of Northern Illinois University and the University of Illinois School of Library and Information Science. The following article was written
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NIU Libraries is thrilled to share that Elizabeth Sterner, assistant professor and health science and science librarian has earned the Level II (Advanced) Consumer Health Information Specialization certificate. This advanced credential highlights Sterner’s expertise in delivering high-quality consumer health information and her commitment to staying current with best practices in
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Northern Illinois University Libraries will host Earth Fest on April 11, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Earth Fest activities complement the university’s commitment to sustainable practices in everyday operations. These efforts include developing a comprehensive plan for building automation to help reduce energy use. The university is also
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The Women in STEM (WoSTEM) Lecture Series at Northern Illinois University brings students, faculty and community members together to share experiences and build connections in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Through personal stories and open conversations, the series highlights the journeys of women in STEM and encourages students who are
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