Monthly Archives: May 2008

Pilot I-Share IWU Catalog

Try the new VuFind discovery interface for the I-Share catalog and your own library’s catalog.

VuFind searches all the same data as the classic search option and users may check availability and place requests.

The VuFind discovery interface is under development and may be unavailable on short notice. Please report any problems or questions to support@carli.illinois.edu.

Pilot- I-Share Beta

Try the new VuFind discovery interface for the I-Share catalog and your own library’s catalog.

VuFind searches all the same data as the classic search option and users may check availability and place requests.

The VuFind discovery interface is under development and may be unavailable on short notice. Please report any problems or questions to support@carli.illinois.edu

 

 

Historical Photograph Collection @ IWU

Historical Photographs of Illinois Wesleyan University

mages in this collection are from photographs located in the University Archives and illustrate some of the growth and changes to Illinois Wesleyan University since its founding in 1850. These primary sources reflect the attitudes, perspectives, and beliefs of different times and should be considered records of the era in which they were produced.

Background information for many of the photographs (approximate dates, people’s names, etc.) is missing.  We would appreciate hearing from you if you have comments about them; please contact us at archives@titan.iwu.edu

Argus Digital Collection

Welcome to The Argus Digital Collection

Access Argus issues from 2004 to the present

Search & Browse The Argus from 1894 – 2003

  • Lists of indexed subject terms are available from 1955 – 2003
  • Lists of indexed names are available from 1950 – 2003
  • Browse the entire collection via the Dates section
  • ***Help us find missing issues***

Project History & Specifications

Copyright Notice

Contact Information

Access the current Argus website

Other College & University Digital Collections on Student Life

Popular Books by Demand

Popular Books

Over 300 new fiction, best sellers, and other popular books are in the Popular Collection for students, faculty, and staff to enjoy.

These items can be checked out for three weeks. Items are on display in the Browsing Rooms on the Entry Level of the library.

If you need help finding any of these titles, please ask for help at the Circulation Desk. For more information contact Andrea Morris at (309) 556-3224

MM jr. Honors Collection

Minor Myers jr Honors Collection

As intended from the initial stages of planning, the Bates & Merwin Reading Room, the crown jewel of The Ames Library located on the fourth floor, houses a truly distinctive collection. Minor Myers jr., Illinois Wesleyan University’s 17th president, provided the vision and leadership necessary to build The Ames Library. To pay tribute to President Myers’ dedication to Illinois Wesleyan University and his love for books, this growing collection comprises books that received honors throughout the world and includes award-winning books in the areas of art, cooking, fiction, history, poetry, science, among many others. Books from the Minor Myers jr. Honors Collection may be checked out from the library by all patrons for the standard 28-day loan period, with the option of one renewal period.

To donate funds to The Minor Myers jr. Honors Collection please contact the Illinois Wesleyan Development Office at 309-556-3091. Due to the selective nature of the collection we will not be able to accept gifts in the form of books. For any other questions regarding this collection, please contact Bob Delvin, Fine Arts Librarian, at 556-3003 or email at bdelvin@iwu.edu.

In addition to browsing the collection, arranged alphabetically by the awards title, you may locate titles in the Minor Myers jr Honors Collection in the library’s online catalog. Please see our online guide for further assistance

Net Flix for Faculty

This program is designed for instructional purposes only and is not intended for recreational or home use. It may be very useful to find a film that is not available through our library catalog or to preview a title.  Please be sure to check availability in the IWU catalog before ordering a title

 

IM-AskAmes

AskAmes!

The Ames Library now offers instant messaging (IM) reference service called AskAmes.  This research assistance is run by the librarians working at Illinois Wesleyan University, and is available during regular Information Desk hours.  To contact us, send a message from your IM software to our Screen Name, AskAmes.  If you do not wish to download and install instant messaging software on your computer, we encourage you to send us a message using the widget embedded on the left side of the library web pages. 

For more information, please see: http://www2.iwu.edu/library/information/meebo.shtml

 

COPYRIGHT Information

IWU Copyright Policies and Practices


University Policy: Illinois Wesleyan University expects individuals affiliated with the University to uphold copyright laws ensuring the protection of intellectual property, giving authors due credit, and demonstrating responsible citizenship.

Illinois Wesleyan University advocates that individuals creating content proactively review publisher right’s agreements before signing and retain authority over the intellectual property.

Illinois Wesleyan University encourages individuals to be familiar with the application of the four factors comprising Fair Use.

Faculty Copyright Information

Student Copyright Information

Copyright in the Classroom

Scholarly Copyright Issues

Copyright for Creators

Copyright for Consumers

While Illinois Wesleyan University copyright policies and practices are as described here, final judgment rests with each individual.  Support and help is available from the University Copyright Officer.


Have questions? Contact the University Copyright Officer

Netfix for Faculty

Netflix Faculty Pilot Program – Spring 2008

The Ames Library is offering a pilot program to provide  faculty access to Netflix, a movie rental service. Using Netflix will allow you access to their extensive collection of over 90,000 titles.

This program is designed for instructional purposes only and is not intended for recreational or home use. It may be very useful to find a film that is not available through our library catalog or to preview a title.  Please be sure to check availability in the IWU catalog before ordering a title. 

How it works:

* Find a video on Netflix. You may either browse or search for a specific title.* Check IWU catalog for availability.

* If not available, fill in the request form.  Allow at least one week for delivery and processing.

* When the DVD arrives, you will receive an email from us. The DVD will be checked out to you for 7 days and may be picked up at the Thorpe Digital Center. If not picked up in three business days the video will be returned to Netflix.

* We have a limited amount of films that we can borrow at any given time so prompt return of the DVD is crucial. One 7-day renewal is allowed.

Additional Information

* DVD’s cannot be placed on reserve.* If a DVD is lost or not returned within 15 days, you will be billed a $50 lost fee