http://www.wiu.edu/library/ Western Illinois University | www.wiu.edu/library/ en-us http://www.wiu.edu/library/info/news Thu, 15 Jan 2008 9:51:00 CST Current news, activities and information at WIU Libraries... http://www.wiu.edu/library/info/info_web.sphp?id=404 Mon, 12 May 2008 13:57:00 CST Newly aquired items for the month of April, 2008 have now been listed! http://www.wiu.edu/library/info/news/news_web.sphp?id=462 Thur, 08 May 2008 08:45:00 CST Take a look at the WIU Libraries virtually through our new Flickr photo tour. http://www.wiu.edu/library/info/news/news_web.sphp?id=459 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:15:00 CST The coffee bar hours have been extended during finals week. http://www.wiu.edu/library/info/news/news_web.sphp?id=457 Thur, 24 Apr 2008 16:10:00 CST I-Share will be offline from 6:00 AM on Sunday, April 27, 2008 until 10:00 AM the same day for a software "patch". http://www.wiu.edu/library/govpubs/guides/ilquakes.htm Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:02:00 CST A guide on Illinois Earthquakes has recently been added to Government Publications. http://www.wiu.edu/library/info/news/news_web.sphp?id=454 Thur, 10 Apr 2008 15:53:00 CST An outdoor concert will be held by members of the WIU Brass Ensemble on the south porch of the Malpass Library on Thursday, April 17, 2008 at 1:00 pm. http://www.wiu.edu/library/info/info_web.sphp?id=404 Mon, 07 Apr 2008 08:48:00 CST Newly aquired items for the month of March, 2008 have now been listed! http://www.wiu.edu/library/units/sciences/sciences_web.sphp?id=453 Tues, 01 Apr 2008 10:14:00 CST A forensics exhibit will be on display at the Physical Sciences Library from March 28th through May 30th. The Physical Sciences Library will also host several short programs that focus on different areas of forensics. http://www.wiu.edu/library/info/news/news_web.sphp?id=452 Tues, 25 Mar 2008 08:28:00 CST I-Share (CARLI's Voyager system) will be offline from 5:00 PM on Friday, March 28 until Saturday, March 29, 2008. http://www.wiu.edu/library/units/ill/ill_webrv.sphp?id=451 Mon, 17 Mar 2008 13:04:00 CST The interlibrary loan service from University Libraries is now paperless. ILLiad, a web application, will now handle all interlibrary loan requests. http://www.wiu.edu/library/info/news/news_web.sphp?id=450 Mon, 14 Mar 2008 11:56:00 CST I-Share (CARLI's Voyager system) will be offline from 5:00 PM on Friday, March 21 until approximately 5:00 AM on Monday March 24, 2008 for an Oracle database software upgrade. http://www.wiu.edu/library/info/news/news_web.sphp?id=422 Mon, 09 Mar 2008 16:29:00 CST Growing Chestnuts for Fun and Profit - March 25, 2008 at 2:30pm on the third floor of the Malpass Library. http://www.wiu.edu/library/info/info_web.sphp?id=404 Mon, 09 Mar 2008 16:27:00 CST Newly aquired items for the month of February, 2008 have now been listed! http://www.wiu.edu/library/wiuauthors Wed, 06 Mar 2008 11:49:00 CST Please fill out a form to let us know if you are a WIU author who published in 2007. http://www.wiu.edu/library/info/info_web.sphp?id=404 Wed, 06 Mar 2008 11:51:00 CST Newly aquired items for the month of January, 2008 have now been listed! http://www.wiu.edu/library/info/info_web.sphp?id=447 Mon, 18 Feb 2008 10:10:00 CST March 6, 2008 as part of a series of community and economic development workshops WIU Libraries will be co-sponsoring: "Shall We Dance? The Librarian and the Economic Development Professional". http://www.wiu.edu/library/info/news/news_web.sphp?id=422 Mon, 18 Feb 2008 10:05:00 CST Irises - April 03, 2008 at 2:30pm on the third floor of the Malpass Library. http://www.wiu.edu/library/info/info_web.sphp?id=445 Mon, 18 Feb 2008 10:00:00 CST Western Illinois University Libraries are proud to present a free lecture on "The Underground Railroad in Western Illinois" by Mr. Owen Muelder on Tuesday, February 26 at 3:00 pm in the Garden Lounge of the Malpass Library. http://www.wiu.edu/library/info/news/news_web.sphp?id=443 Thu, 15 Jan 2008 9:50:00 CST On Wednesday, January 30, 2008 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. "Building Rural Libraries and Communities" a free conference on libraries and community economic development sponsored by Alliance Library System, Western Illinois University Libraries, and the Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs (IIRA) will take place at Alliance Library System in East Peoria, Illinois... http://www.wiu.edu/library/info/news/news_web.sphp?id=442 Thu, 15 Jan 2008 9:26:00 CST The WIU Libraries website has been re-stylized to enhance accessibility... http://www.wiu.edu/library/openings/ Thu, 10 Jan 2008 9:27:00 CST WIU Libraries has extended the search for Associate Dean.... http://www.wiu.edu/library/info/info_web.sphp?id=172 Thu, 10 Jan 2008 9:27:00 CST WIU distance learners throughout Illinois and the United States may telephone the main Reference Desk at Malpass Library, free of charge. Dial 1-800-413-6544 to contact reference faculty and assistants who are available during regular service hours to help you find information and make the most efficient use of the library's resources. http://www.wiu.edu/library/info/info_web.sphp?id=404 Thu, 10 Jan 2008 9:26:00 CST View the most recent additions (e.g., books, videos, CDs, DVDs, documents) to the library's collections... http://www.wiu.edu/library/sfx/faq/ Thu, 10 Jan 2008 9:26:00 CST The WIU Libraries maintain access to the SFX link resolver, making it easier than ever to access the full-text articles you seek... http://www.wiu.edu/library/databases/persistent_links/ Thu, 10 Jan 2008 9:26:00 CST The Libraries offer a "Persistent Link" feature enabling WIU users to establish virtually permanent links to articles and/or citations found in 50+ full-text library databases. http://www.wiu.edu/library/databases/access.php?name=ChronHE&db=219 Thu, 10 Jan 2008 9:26:00 CST The Chronicle of Higher Education is available online (and from remote locations) via the website of WIU Libraries. http://www.wiu.edu/library/alumni/ Thu, 10 Jan 2008 9:26:00 CST Visit the WIU Alumni and Library Friends gateway for interesting e-resources and information. http://www.wiu.edu/library/rss/ Thu, 10 Jan 2008 9:26:00 CST Since 2004, the WIU Libraries website has offered RSS (Really Simple Syndication) newsfeeds to help users stay current with important library news and information. A popular web technology based on the XML format, RSS feeds provide timely updates by sites such as Yahoo!, MSNBC and other leading information providers. http://www.wiu.edu/library/ Mission: The University Libraries are committed to identifying, collecting, organizing, preserving, and providing access to information supporting the instructional programs of the university. The Libraries pledge to make available essential resources in each curricular field and to participate in the education of its users. As a secondary mission, the Libraries will support the research and informational needs of the faculty, the university administration and staff, and the people of the region.