Author Archives: mthill

Featured Author: Judith Ortiz Cofer

Posted on December 22, 2008 by mthill

On January 15, 2009, renowned author Judith Ortiz Cofer will visit NEIU as part of its 2008-2009 Presidential Lecture Series. Attend the free lecture at 1:40 p.m. at the NEIU Fine Arts Recital Hall, then check out the Library’s collection … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Uncategorized | 1 Comment

Text Me This Call Number

Posted on November 17, 2008 by mthill

Forget the stubby pencils and pieces of scrap paper! The NEIU Library now texts the locations of items to cell phones. Go to the full record view of an item and click on the link that says Text me this … Continue reading →

Posted in Services | 1 Comment

Email Notifications Are Here

Posted on October 1, 2008 by mthill

Last summer, the Library announced its plan to switch from paper to email notifications in the fall semester. Starting today, all overdue notices, fine notices, and reminders will be sent to your NEIU email account. It’s all part of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Services | Leave a comment

Welcome to the New Library Website

Posted on August 13, 2008 by mthill

Did you notice our new look? Over the summer, the NEIU Library gave the website a major facelift. Some new features of the website include: a Quick Search box on the homepage, more options to contact a librarian, research guides by subject. … Continue reading →

Posted in Feedback, Services, Spotlight | Leave a comment

Library Switching to Email Notifications

Posted on August 13, 2008 by mthill

In a move that will save thousands of sheets of paper each year, the Library will be switching from paper to email notices in the fall 2008 semester. Check your NEIU email account regularly for overdue and fine notifications. As part of … Continue reading →

Posted in Services | Leave a comment

Earn a $30 Gift Card from Beck’s

Posted on July 11, 2008 by mthill

The Ronald Williams Library is recruiting a small pool of students to test our new website. Give an hour to 90 minutes of your time and you’ll earn a $30 gift card from Beck’s. To sign up, fill out our … Continue reading →

Posted in Feedback | 5 Comments

New Library Website Coming Soon

Posted on June 12, 2008 by mthill

In the coming months, our librarians will be hard at work designing an improved library website — and NEIU students, faculty, and staff will be a part of the process! In May and early June, 15 students participated in card … Continue reading →

Posted in Spotlight | Leave a comment