With the semester winding down, some of our readers might find time over the summer to travel and enjoy the company of people from different cultures. For those who don’t have that opportunity, several projects allow readers to experience other countries and life from a variety of perspectives without the need to leave their home or office.
Unit: Milner Library
PRESS 254, Spoonfuls to host hybrid book launch, May 2
Join PRESS 254 for a hybrid book launch event at 7 p.m. on May 2 at the Publications Unit or on Zoom.
Milner Library contribution helps convert paywalled articles to open
The nonprofit science publisher Annual Reviews announced in a press release that they have converted the first 15 journal volumes of 2023 to Open Access. Milner Library’s current agreement with Annual Reviews helped make this happen.
Milner Library celebrates National Library Week, April 23-29
The theme for National Library Week 2023, “There’s More to the Story,” highlights the multifaceted role of libraries within the communities they serve.
Eric Willey appointed to LD4 steering committee
Milner Library is pleased to announce that Associate Professor Eric Willey has been selected to serve on the LD4 Steering Committee.
Night Against Procrastination helps students prepare for finals
The end of the semester is fast approaching, and CAST Connections, University College’s Julia N. Visor Center, and Milner Library are hosting another Night Against Procrastination to help students prepare.
Alex Hodges to deliver Bryant Jackson Lecture
Illinois State University’s Milner Library will host Alex Hodges as the Bryant Jackson lecturer on Tuesday, April 18, at 10 a.m. on the library’s sixth floor. A reception will follow the lecture. The lecture and reception are free and open to the public.
Rose Marshack to discuss new book Play Like a Man: My Life in Poster Children at Milner Library, April 27
Professor Rose Marshack, director of Creative Technologies at Illinois State University, will give a presentation about her new book, Play Like a Man: My Life in Poster Children, at 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 27, in the Speaker’s Corner on Floor 2 of Milner Library.
Inaugural philanthropy awards presented at Gratitude Gala
On March 25 at its inaugural Gratitude Gala for donors in the 1857 Society, Illinois State University presented three awards to recognize donors’ outstanding philanthropic achievement.
Women’s History Month online
As Women’s History Month winds down, we would like to take this opportunity to highlight some of the many resources documenting the critical role women have played in history, society, and the creation of scholarly and creative works.