Category Archives: Spotlight
Thousands of scientists vow to boycott world’s largest science journal publisher
This past week, many news sources are reporting that scientists around the world have begun a protest against the world’s largest science journal publisher, Elsevier. In the past 10 days, more than 3,000 scientists have signed an online pledge not … Continue reading
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One Book per Semester Spring 2012
The Library is supporting the College of Business and Management’s One Book per Semester (OBPS) during the spring 2012 semester. The Library has purchased a copy of Thomas Huynh’s translation of The Art of War—Spirituality for Conflict, Sun Tzu’s classic … Continue reading
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Book Club selections available for checkout
In conjunction with the Golden Eagles Book Club, The Library has placed this semester’s readings on special reserve. In the month leading up to each author event, the book being discussed will be available for 2 day loans. The other … Continue reading
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Mobile optimized Library website now available
We are pleased to announce that our website is now available in a mobile optimized version for smartphone users. Simply visit The Library’s homepage from a smartphone and you will be automatically re-directed to http://library.neiu.edu/m/. The “Find Books & More” tab … Continue reading
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Welcome back students and faculty
Here are a few tips and reminders to help get the most out of Library resources as we begin the new semester: Subject Librarians are available for all the departments at NEIU. A list of them sorted by subject area … Continue reading
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Textbooks and the Library
With the beginning of the semester we have many students coming to the Library searching for textbooks and other curriculum materials. Here area few things for students and faculty to keep in mind about what the Library can and cannot offer: The … Continue reading
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Congratulations graduating students
The Library staff would like to congratulate all NEIU students graduating this semester. Information on alumni Library privileges and membership benefits can be found here. To faculty and returning students, we hope you enjoy your semester break and look forward to seeing … Continue reading
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End of semester announcements
Important Library Dates: The Library will be closed from Friday, December 23, 2011 through Monday, January 2, 2012. We will reopen on Tuesday, January 3, 2012. This also includes the CCICS Library and the Library Resource Center at El Centro. … Continue reading
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Extended hours + free coffee and snacks during finals
Fuel Your Brain and take advantage of the Library’s extended hours to prepare for finals. If our comfortable atmosphere, helpful staff, and on-site resources aren’t enough to entice you, come to the Reference Desk for free coffee, soda, and cookies. Free … Continue reading
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Thanksgiving break and extended hours
The Library will be closed this Thursday and Friday (November 24-25) for Thanksgiving. We will resume normal operating hours on Saturday (November 26). From November 28th through December 15th, we will be open for the following end-of-semester extended hours: Monday-Thursday, 7 … Continue reading
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