Author Archives: Lisa Wallis

About Lisa Wallis

Web Services Librarian

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 … Continue reading

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Book Sale, Nov. 18-21

The book sale will take place on the 1st floor of the Ronald Williams Library during Library hours, and it is open to the public.

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New Latino/Latin American Resources

On Tuesday, October 13th Nancy Murillo will be presenting a session on recently acquired sources in the area of Latino/Latin American studies as part of NEIU’s Hispanic Heritage Month celebration. Please join Nancy in the Library’s 3rd floor classroom from … Continue reading

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Text A Librarian Now Available

A new, convenient way to ask us a question. Text (773) 442-2758! Away from your computer and not able to IM the NEIU Library? Try sending us a text/SMS from your cell phone instead. During regular Library hours we will … Continue reading

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RefWorks Workshops every Tuesday

Starting Tuesday, September 15, the Library will offer weekly workshops on RefWorks, the web-based citation management tool. The workshops will be held during activity hour, 1:30 to 2:30, in the 3rd floor classroom of the Ronald Williams Library and are … Continue reading

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Extended Sunday Hours

Welcome back, students. We have some exciting news for you. Based on your requests for longer library hours, the Ronald Williams Library will now be open on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. This is 7 more hours per … Continue reading

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Learn RefWorks, Organize Your Citations

Starting Tuesday, June 9, the Library will offer weekly workshops on RefWorks, the web-based citation management tool. The workshops will be held during activity hour, 1:30 to 2:30, in the 3rd floor classroom of the Ronald Williams Library and are … Continue reading

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Extended Hours for Exams

The semester is wrapping up, and the Library is busier than ever. We recognize that you need study space to finish up your projects and prepare for exams, so we are extending our hours April 20 – May 4. Monday … Continue reading

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Free Pizza Lunch for an Hour of Your Time

Students! Free pizza lunch and a $10 gift certificate to Beck’s Bookstore for 1 hour of your time! On Tuesday, April 7th from 1:40pm to 2:50pm the NEIU Library is conducting a Web Design Workshop. The workshop is part of … Continue reading

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IM a Librarian from Facebook or MySpace

We have answered well over 600 questions already through the NEIU Library’s instant message (IM) service, and we just launched it last fall. Anytime the Library is open, you can send an IM to an NEIU librarian and get an … Continue reading

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