WIU Libraries: News http://www.wiu.edu/library/ Western Illinois University | www.wiu.edu/library/ en-us New Items! http://www.wiu.edu/library/info/info_web.sphp?id=404 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:45:00 CST Newly aquired items for the month of October, 2009 have now been listed! New U.S. Serial Set http://www.wiu.edu/library/info/news/news_web.sphp?id=565 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:28:00 CST Just Added, the digital U.S. Congressional Serial Set from 1817-1980. September Game Nite! http://www.wiu.edu/library/events/gaming/ Tue, 18 Aug 2009 09:00:00 CST The 2009-2010 Game Nite series kicks off on Thursday, September 3rd, from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm on the 3rd level of the Leslie F. Malpass Library. WIU Libraries Trivia Contest http://www.wiu.edu/library/info/news/news_web.sphp?id=559 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 09:10:00 CST Answer a few questions about WIU and you could win a $50 gift card. Faculty Awarded Grants http://www.wiu.edu/library/info/news/news_web.sphp?id=557 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:16:00 CST Two librarians have been awarded grants from CARLI for the 2009-2010 academic year. Technological Trendsetting http://www.wiu.edu/library/info/news/news_web.sphp?id=556 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:58:00 CST Alliance Library System has recognized trendsetting web-based library services from the Western Illinois University Libraries in its Trends Report 2009. Copyright Issues in Academe LibGuide http://www.wiu.edu/library/info/news/news_web.sphp?id=548 Wed, 13 May 2009 16:19:00 CST Andrea Falcone and Peggy West have produced a LibGuide for copyright issues in academe. Year of Science LibGuide http://www.wiu.edu/library/info/news/news_web.sphp?id=547 Mon, 11 May 2009 16:23:00 CST Andrea Francis has produced a LibGuide for the 2009 Year of Science. First Review: Proposed Title Cancellations http://www.wiu.edu/library/units/cd Fri, 24 Apr 2009 16:33:00 CST First Review: List of Proposed Title Cancellations Text Me! http://www.wiu.edu/library/info/news/news_web.sphp?id=542 Mon, 20 Apr 2009 11:40:00 CST Now call numbers can be texted to your mobile phone directly out of the University Libraries Catalog! New Mobile Portal http://www.wiu.edu/library/units/infosys/infosys_web.sphp?id=541 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 15:44:00 CST Carry us in your pocket, wherever you go! A web portal for mobile devices. A Guide to RSS and Alerts http://www.wiu.edu/library/info/news/news_web.sphp?id=537 Tue, 07 Apr 2009 11:23:00 CST Linda Zellmer has crafted a guide to RSS feeds and alerts. DVD's & Videos http://www.wiu.edu/library/info/news/news_web.sphp?id=530 Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:27:00 CST Come browse our DVD's and videos on the 3rd level of the Leslie F. Malpass Library. Toll Free Assistance http://www.wiu.edu/library/info/info_web.sphp?id=172 Thu, 10 Jan 2008 09:27:00 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. RSS Library News Service http://www.wiu.edu/library/rss/ Thu, 10 Jan 2008 09:26:00 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. Western Illinois University Libraries 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.