Booth Library

Dean: Brian Keith

Vision

Our vision is to lead active partnerships that advance innovative teaching, learning, and research, fostering student success and inspiring critical thinking and creative endeavors.

Mission

Our mission is to collaboratively empower the intellectual and creative growth of our diverse campus and community. We provide the services, resources, and spaces to build on our collective knowledge and transform lives.

Library Services Strategic Plan

Library resources are available at https://library.eiu.edu

Booth Library is named in honor of Miss Mary Josephine Booth, who served as head librarian at Eastern Illinois University from 1904 to 1945.

Browse the Booth Library Collections:

Annual Reports

Authors at EIU

Awards for Excellence in Student Research and Creativity

Ballenger Teachers Center

Booth Collaborative Advisory Committee (BCAC), formerly Library Advisory Board

Booth Library Community Collaborations

Booth Library Renovation Project

Center for Student Innovation

Edible Book Festivals

Exhibit Programs & Stand-Alone Events

Faculty Research & Creative Activity

Library Advisory Board (LAB)

Library Publications

Mortenson Center Visits

NoteBooth

Open Educational Resources

Strategic Plan

Student Newsletter