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2013 Library News archive
The Art of Making Turkey Calls
November
The Western Illinois Museum and the Western Illinois University Libraries will present The Art of Making Turkey Calls with Del Kruzan and Tom Dunstan on Thursday, November 14 at 7:00 pm.
Try-It Illinois!
October 2013
University Libraries is once again participating in the Try-It! Illinois 2013 program. Sponsored by Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White and the Illinois State Library, Try-It! Illinois 2013 is an annual state-wide database trial. From now until November 30, 2013 library users can access a multitude of different databases, covering a variety of subject areas free of charge.
New Items!
October 2013
Newly acquired items for the month of September, 2013 have now been listed!
New Items!
September 2013
Newly acquired items for the month of August, 2013 have now been listed!
From Generation to Generation: Folk Arts of Illinois
August 2013
University Libraries and the Western Illinois Museum are hosting a traveling panel exhibit with events for fall 2013.
New Items!
August 2013
Newly acquired items for the month of July, 2013 have now been listed!
Malpass Mini-Golf Date Announced!
July 2013
University Libraries will host the Second Annual Malpass Mini-Golf event on Saturday, November 2, 2013 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Leslie F. Malpass Library.
Faculty Reminder Regarding Instruction Sessions
July 2013
To foster effective student use of library technology and resources, please consider scheduling one or more library instruction sessions for your class this semester.
New Items!
July 2013
Newly acquired items for the month of May & June, 2013 have now been listed!
Library Atrium Society Donor Recognition Ceremony
July 2013
Western Illinois University Libraries would like to invite members of the WIU, Macomb and surrounding communities to the Library Atrium Society Donor Recognition Ceremony slated from 4-6 p.m. Thursday, July 25 in the Garden Lounge of the Leslie F. Malpass Library.
New Dean Announcement
May 2013
WIU names the new dean of University Libraries.
Cromwell Collection on Display
May 2013
University Archives and Special Collections will be featuring the exhibit From the Prairie to the Coast: The Life and Work of Artist Joane Cromwell from now until August 15, 2013.
Visiting Professor Lecture
May 2013
Visiting Professor from France to present, "European Union: Icarian or Banana Republic?"
New Items!
May 2013
Newly acquired items for the month of April, 2013 have now been listed!
New Items!
May 2013
Newly acquired items for the month of March, 2013 have now been listed!
Espionage Book Club
May 2013
The Malpass Library's Espionage Book Club is entering its third summer starting at noon on June 4th in Malpass Library's first floor by the "fireplace."
Secretary of State to Present Grant Check
May 2013
Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White will award a $5,000 “Back to Books” grant to Western Illinois University Libraries on Monday, May 13, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. in the Garden Lounge of the Leslie F. Malpass Library.
The Future of Publishing
April 2013
Nature Publishing Group has published a special issue on the future of publishing. It explores the changes in the world of scholarly communication that are occurring, such as open access publishing, open access mandates, author-pays publishing models, and an article about the the dark side of open access.
WIU Annual Authors Recognition Reception
April 2013
The University Libraries is honored to host our annual WIU Author Recognition Reception on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. in the Leslie F. Malpass Library Garden Lounge.
After the Saints: Nauvoo’s Icarian History
March 2013
Dr. Jeffrey Hanks to present After the Saints: Nauvoo’s Icarian History on Sunday, April 28, 2013 at 12:30 p.m. at the Hotel Nauvoo.
New Items!
March 2013
Newly acquired items for the month of February, 2013 have now been listed!
Women's History Month Keynote Presentation
March 2013
Join us for our Women's History Month Keynote Presentation with featured speaker Erica Borggren, Director of Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs
Restoration Cathedral Music: A Symposium
February 2013
A day-long symposium will examine various aspects of English cathedral music during the period 1660-1710, with a concentration on anthems and services.
Submit 2012 Publications
February 2013
WIU Authors Invited to Submit 2012 Publications to University Libraries
New Items!
February 2013
Newly acquired items for the month of January, 2013 have now been listed!
New Items!
February 2013
Newly acquired items for the month of December, 2012 have now been listed!
African American Poetry Reading
February 2013
A poetry reading celebrating African American poetry will be presented on Thursday, February 21st, from Noon to 1:00 pm, in the Multicultural Center.
Annual Book Sale Coming Soon!
January 2013
WIU Libraries will be hosting their annual Book Sale Monday, 02/04/2013 through Thursday, 02/07/13 from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. in the Leslie F. Malpass Library, Staff Lounge, located on the first floor.
Art and Self Perception
January 2013
University Libraries is coordinating a series of events and lectures for the 2013 academic year to promote events and happenings taking place across the Western Illinois University campus.
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