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Dynamic Data Exploration: JMP Data Analysis Workshop April 14
Booth Library’s Center for Student Innovation invites the EIU community to attend the JMP Data Analysis Workshop on Tuesday, April 14 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Kevin Potcner, a professional statistician from JMP Software, will demonstrate analyzing data using a no-code interactive statistics software during this introductory workshop. Participants will learn the best practices and thought processes in exploring data through visualizations to transform […]
Read full storyOver 2600 items added to Booth’s collections in March
During March 2026, Booth Library acquired and cataloged 312 physical items (books, DVDs, government documents, archival resources, and more) and 2346 electronic resources (including ebooks, ejournals, digital audiobooks, EIU student theses, and streaming videos) in February 2026. Please find the lists of new items at the links below. Individual issues of current periodicals are excluded. […]
Read full storyBooth Library to host “Authors@EIU” April 9 & April 15
CHARLESTON – Booth Library’s Authors@EIU series continues April 9 and April 15. On April 9, the second event in the Spring 2026 series will recognize two recently published EIU faculty: Alan Pocaro, Associate Professor, Art + DesignTom Torluemke: Live! On Paper, 1987-2024, contributor Alan D. Pocaro Skira-Arte Publishing, May, 2025 Pocaro’s long-form essay “In the Beginning” is featured in the 2025 book Tom Torluemke: Live! On Paper, 1987-2024, published by the prestigious SKIRA […]
Read full storyEnhancing Creativity with Technology: CSI Workshops April 2026
The Center for Student Innovation at Booth Library will be hosting four beginner-friendly workshops this April dedicated to helping the EIU community develop technical skills. Here are the upcoming workshops happening this month: All events take place at the 1000 level of Booth Library in the Center for Student Innovation. Register to attend CSI workshops and learning labs through LibCal. For more information, please contact the […]
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Thu, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
West Reading Room
Booth Library invites the campus and community to join us this spring for the April 9 installment of our speaker series, Authors@EIU.
Through this series, the library recognizes and celebrates EIU’s intellectually vibrant [...] Read full story
Thu, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Dr. Gilchrist is an award-winning author and illustrator of children's Books, EIU Art Education alumna, Distinguished Alumna, and past EIU Trustee. Her presentation is a capstone event for the February 25-26 Children's Literature Symposium at Eastern Illinois University, and a Spring 2026 installment of Booth Library's Authors@EIU series.
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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, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
You need to get that paper done anyway...Come to a special Bite Size Study Night with the Library Ambassadors of Booth! Special snacks, raffle prizes every 30 minutes and more. See you in the Collaboration Commons, 3rd floor.
Mon, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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.
Tue, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
CSI Center for Student Innovation, Booth 1220
Exploring Data through Interactive Visualizations.
A statistical scientist from JMP Software will demonstrate analyzing data using a no-code interactive statistics software. Focus will be on illustrating best practices and the thought process in exploring data through visualizations to extract features and communicate insights learned. Examples will be used across many disciplines including business, engineering, social sciences, life/health sciences, among others.