NEIU Library News
Library Quilters Exhibit
from August 30 – September 17, 2010
Posted August 27th, 2010 to Exhibits
Changes for the New Semester
We are pleased to announce the following changes for the Fall 2010 semester:
- Website – Based on your feedback during the past year, the library will soon be launching an upgraded and redesigned version of our website. Aside from a new, fresh look, you can expect improved functionality and usability.
- Alumni Borrowing – As part of the new NEIU Alumni Association membership packages, library borrowing privileges for alumni will be undergoing some changes. Basic members (any NEIU graduate) will continue to have access to our on-site collections and resources. However, in order to borrow materials alumni and/or community users must now opt for one of the paid memberships.
- I-Share Loan Periods – Universal borrowing policies for I-Share have recently become standardized. Materials checked out through I-Share will now have a loan period of 28 days, with the option of 3 equally long renewals. Loan periods on the renewals will now begin from the current due date. Loan periods for items in our collection have not changed.
- Printing/Photocopying – The University’s printing and photocopying system will be undergoing a complete overhaul for the Fall ’10 semester. Printing and photocopying services in the Library will soon include color copying/printing, wireless printing, and an integrated system for printing and photocopying. Brief instructions on how to print from library computers can be found here. For information about the new quota system, please refer to this document. Stay tuned for more details as the University completes its implementation for the fall semester.
- Library Accounts – The library’s new catalog handles lost ID cards and login information in a slightly different way than our previous catalog. In the case of a lost ID card, please follow these directions. For complete information on setting up your new account, see our Instructions for Creating a New Account in the NEIU Library Catalog.
Posted August 24th, 2010 to Spotlight
Browse the CD and DVD Collection
The CD and DVD Collections have been moved to the public area of the 3rd floor for easy browsing and circulation. You can now browse through the entire collection at your leisure or find a specific CD or DVD in the Library Catalog and retrieve it yourself. Check out CDs and DVDs can circulate at the MLRC Service desk on the same floor or at the main Circulation desk on the 1st floor of the Library.
Posted August 24th, 2010 to Spotlight
The Book of Tolerance
A sculpture has been donated to the Library, entitled “The Book of Tolerance”. See our new addition on the third floor, in the reading area.
Posted July 22nd, 2010 to Exhibits
Mazon Creek Fossils
Fossils, books and other information, from the Mazon Creek locality.
Through August 6, 2010
Posted July 20th, 2010 to Exhibits
“2010″ New Works
Theresa Walloga
through July 9, 2010
Posted June 22nd, 2010 to Exhibits
New Look for the Library Catalog
The Library will be moving to a new interface to the Library catalog in June. Features of the new NEIU Library Catalog include:
- Cleaner, simpler look and feel with improved response times
- Choice of your own username and password to access your library account
- Ability to narrow your searches with simple clicks (“faceted searching”)
- Options for adding comments and tags to catalog records
- Direct links to Google Book Search for brief previews
Plus, the same convenience of one-click requesting from I-Share is still available. If NEIU doesn’t own a book you need, just click Request this item to borrow the book from another academic library in Illinois.
You will need to create a new account to request materials from I-Share libraries and view your library account. Visit Your Account in the NEIU Library Catalog to create a new account or read our Instructions for Creating a New Account in the NEIU Library Catalog for more information.
Changes have already been made to the I-Share catalog for requesting. Go to https://i-share.carli.illinois.edu/all/vf to use the new I-Share catalog.
We are still working on the final look of the NEIU Library Catalog but a preview can be found at http://vufind.carli.illinois.edu/vf-nei/.
Want more information? Come by the Reference Desk on the 1st floor of the Library for a personal tour.
Posted June 11th, 2010 to Online Access, Spotlight
Netiva and Friends
Until June 12, 2010
Ronald Williams Library
Posted May 27th, 2010 to Exhibits
- Craig Althage
I am curious as to when we became a for profit gallery? Something seems a bit inappropriate about the pieces being tagged with prices.
Current Senior Art Exhibits
Kelly Novak
until April 24, 2010
Also featuring art by
Suman Khadoon
Posted April 9th, 2010 to Exhibits
NEIU Art Club Exhibit
The NEIU Art Club Exhibit
through April 9, 2010
Posted March 30th, 2010 to Uncategorized
Great idea and work on an interesting exhibit.
It was a great exhibit
Worth checking out; some good specimens there (particularly, some of the centipede and plants).