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On Friday, March 14, the library will transition to the new EBSCOhost user interface. EBSCOhost has used customer feedback, usage data, user research, and usability studies to update the EBSCOhost interface. All EBSCOhost databases—including Academic Search Complete, PsycInfo, and others have the new interface. While the database content will remain the same, the user interface will provide users with a more intuitive, streamlined search experience.
Chancellor’s CAPE, CARE, and Star Awards
Please join us on March 13, 2025 to celebrate this year's CARE and CAPE Award nominees and hear the chancellor announce the award winners. The Chancellor’s Award Recognizing Excellence in Civil Service (CARE) and the Chancellor’s Academic Professional Excellence Award (CAPE) have been awarded annually at UIS for the past 18 and 22 years. Each year, we receive nominations highlighting members of our campus community who consistently go above and beyond their duties and truly exemplify excellence. We will also announce the winners of the Nova, Orion, Polaris, and Sirius Awards.
Employee of the Year Ceremony
The Employee of the Year (EOY) Program recognizes employees who have served UIS in an exceptional manner. Please join us at 3:30 p.m. on Jan. 30 in the Student Union Ballroom as we celebrate our 2024 Employees of the Month and announce the Employee of the Year.
UIS Library News
Welcome to the Fall Semester at UIS! The faculty and staff at Brookens Library are here to offer skills, services, and collections that will engage your students, enhance their academic success, and add to a lifelong journey of learning. The Faculty Resources Guide, a comprehensive tool that is a key resource, contains much of the following information. We encourage you to bookmark the Guide for easy access or find it on the Library’s webpage under the “Resources” drop-down menu.
The University of Illinois Springfield has received a $102,668 Open Educational Resources (OER) grant from the Illinois Secretary of State. This grant aims to reduce students’ need to purchase textbooks by promoting the use of free learning materials.
Brookens Library and the Friends of Brookens Library are excited to announce the winners of the 2024 Brookens Library Undergraduate Research Award!
There is much good news to share about our collections in our first newsletter being sent to faculty, lecturers, adjuncts, and administrators. There are also some important reminders about our services.
Library Bill of Rights
The American Library Association affirms that all libraries are forums for information and ideas, and that the following basic policies should guide their services.
I. Books and other library resources should be provided for the interest, information, and enlightenment of all people of the community the library serves. Materials should not be excluded because of the origin, background, or views of those contributing to their creation.
Summer Fun Under The Overhang At Brookens Library (Aug. 2)
On Thursday, August 2, we invite staff, students and faculty for more Brookens Library fun “Under the Overhang” as we celebrate Summer before it’s gone. From 11:30AM-1:00PM, the supplies will be provided (until they’re gone), so take a break and stop by to share in some fun summer activities with new and familiar friends at UIS!
- August 2nd - Popsicles
Pattie Piotrowski
University Librarian & Dean
Library Instructional Services
217-206-6597
Summer Fun Under The Overhang At Brookens Library (July 26)
On Wednesday, July 26th, we invite staff, students and faculty for more Brookens Library fun “Under the Overhang” as we celebrate Summer before it’s gone. From 11:30AM-1:00PM, the supplies will be provided (until they’re gone), so take a break and stop by to share in some fun summer activities with new and familiar friends at UIS!
- July 26th – Natural Playdough (gluten-free, odor-free, and there’s biodegradable glitter too!)
Pattie Piotrowski
University Librarian & Dean
Library Instructional Services