Galvin Library Archive

  • Finals Week Activities at Galvin Library

    Finals Week Activities at Galvin Library

    Finals Week is around the corner, and Galvin Library has your back. That includes tutors, quiet study rooms, coffee breaks, stress relief sections, and therapy dogs. The library will have 24-hour operations from Sunday, April 21, at 1 p.m. to Friday, May 3, at 7 p.m.

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  • Come to Book Launch of ‘Building, Breaking, Rebuilding: The IIT Campus and Chicago’s South Side’ on April 25

    Come to Book Launch of ‘Building, Breaking, Rebuilding: The IIT Campus and Chicago’s South Side’ on April 25

    Join the Paul V. Galvin Library, the Office of Community Affairs, Professor of Architecture Michelangelo Sabatino, and contributing authors on April 25 as we launch the publication of Building, Breaking, Rebuilding: The IIT Campus and Chicago’s South Side (Minneapolis: University of Minnesota Press; 2024).

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  • Library Tour for Faculty and Staff on April 3

    Library Tour for Faculty and Staff on April 3

    Join us for a library tour on Wednesday, April 3, 1-1:30 p.m. Learn about library services and resources available to faculty and staff.

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  • Come to Women in STEAM Wikipedia Edit-a-thon on March 27, 2024

    Come to Women in STEAM Wikipedia Edit-a-thon on March 27, 2024

    Join us to celebrate Women’s History Month as we work to improve Wikipedia entries for women notable for their work in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) fields. Wikipedia edit-a-thons are events where people come together to improve Wikipedia entries. No experience necessary! Librarians will provide resources and guidance. This event will take place on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, from 3–5 p.m. in the upper level (second floor) of the Galvin Library.

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  • Celebrate Open Education Week 2024 With Galvin Library

    Celebrate Open Education Week 2024 With Galvin Library

    Join Paul V. Galvin Library to celebrate Open Education Week (March 4–8, 2024)! This annual worldwide celebration is an opportunity to share and learn about the latest achievements in open education. Discover free and open online programming with the Open Education Week Global Events Calendar, now through the end of March.

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  • Participate in Longest Paper Chain Challenge at Galvin Library

    Participate in Longest Paper Chain Challenge at Galvin Library

    Join us for the Longest Paper Chain Challenge at 3:30–4:15 p.m. on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, to celebrate National Engineers Week. Work in teams on the second floor of Galvin Library to design and build the longest looped paper chain using just paper, tape, and scissors. Registration is required.

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  • Process of Writing an Academic Research Paper Workshop

    Process of Writing an Academic Research Paper Workshop

    If you are interested in learning more about the process of creating a well developed, well researched, and well written research paper, please attend this joint Galvin Library and Illinois Tech Writing Center workshop at the lower level of the library from 12:45–1:45 p.m. on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. We will go over the process of developing a plan, searching and analyzing good, reliable sources, as well as writing good thesis statements and outlines.

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  • Attend Galvin Library’s Semester-Spanning Research Writing Series

    Attend Galvin Library’s Semester-Spanning Research Writing Series

    Looking to expand your writing skillset? Searching for better ways to use sources in your papers? Want to learn more about using AI in writing? Join the Galvin Library this semester throughout our Research Writing Series.

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  • Library Virtual Information Session Offered on January 24

    Library Virtual Information Session Offered on January 24

    Pop in Wednesday, January 24, at 1–1:30 p.m. for a brief virtual introduction to library resources and services for new students. Learn how the library can support you during your academic journey at Illinois Tech.

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  • Take Library Tour for Faculty and Staff

    Take Library Tour for Faculty and Staff

    Join us for a library tour in the Spring Semester. Learn about library services and resources available to faculty and staff. Tours will be offered Wednesday, February 7; Tuesday, March 5; and Wednesday, April 3.

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