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Ball State Student Story: Lilunnaher, Graduate Assistant for Office of Digital Scholarship

April 30, 2025 by libraries

By Lilunnaher, Graduate Assistant, Office of Digital Scholarship Some moments in life open quiet but powerful doors—doors that lead not just to opportunities, but to transformation. I still remember the day Dr. Jordan F. Bratt, my supervisor, selected me to join the Office of Digital Scholarship as a Graduate Assistant. It wasn’t just the start of […]

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The Muncie Dragway and Speedway Memorabilia Collection

March 3, 2025 by libraries

By Carole Stout, Student Intern, Archives and Special Collections To celebrate local community-building and entertainment, Ball State’s Archives and Special Collections has newly processed the Muncie Dragway and Speedway memorabilia collection. This collection consists of photographs, auto-racing newspapers, and a 1949 booklet detailing the rules and regulations of the Mutual Racing Association. Racing in Muncie […]

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Book Marbling Exhibition

January 31, 2025 by libraries

By Kennedy Moore, Student Assistant, Archives and Special Collections Discover the captivating world of book marbling at the Ball State University Libraries Archives and Special Collections. This exhibition features a stunning array of books showcasing the intricate beauty of this unique decorative technique. Book marbling has its roots over 500 years ago in Persia, where […]

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Ball State University Hosted Journal Accepted for Indexing by APA PsycInfo in 2025

December 9, 2024 by libraries

The University Libraries publishes 10 open access journals for faculty and students associated with Ball State University. The editors for the Journal for Social Action in Counseling Psychology (JSACP) were interested in having articles indexed in the online resource APA PsycInfo. According to the American Psychological Association (APA) web site, APA PsycInfo is “the premier abstracting […]

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A Message From Acting Dean of Ball State University Libraries

December 4, 2024 by libraries

It is an exciting time to serve as the Acting Dean of University Libraries at Ball State, and I am pleased to share some key milestones that highlight our Libraries’ expanding impact and future trajectory. Over the past academic year, the Libraries experienced a 16% increase in instructional sessions offered, supporting students as they develop […]

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Financial Donations Support University Libraries’ Collections, Services, and Programs

December 4, 2024 by libraries

Financial donations by the Friends of Bracken Library to existing Ball State University Foundation accounts supporting University Libraries are always greatly appreciated, and we would like to thank all of our Friends. The following donors made contributions of $100 or more in fiscal year 2023-2024. Steve and Joan Anderson Donna Ari Paul and Joann Arnold […]

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Q&A With Leo Gillis, Ball State University Libraries’ New Head of Archives and Special Collections

December 4, 2024 by libraries

Q: How long have you been an archivist and what got you into the profession? I got my MLIS from Wayne State in 2011. They’re one of the oldest graduate archival programs in the country, and they were celebrating their 50th anniversary that year. The Archivist of the United States came to talk at graduation, […]

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Gifts-In-Kind Support Learning, Teaching, and Research

December 4, 2024 by libraries

These are just a few of the notable in-kind gifts that were given to University Libraries by the Friends of the Alexander M. Bracken Library: Donna Barnard Ari donated materials documenting the life and design career of Ewing H. Miller, II. This included drawings from Mr. Miller’s early career as a student at the University […]

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Introducing University Libraries Student Ambassadors Group

December 4, 2024 by libraries

New this year, University Libraries has organized a group of student ambassadors to help bridge the gap between Ball State students’ needs and University Libraries’ services. The group is comprised of a diverse pool of majors from many of the schools across campus. The charter of the Student Ambassadors group states that the purpose of […]

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GIS Day 2024

November 20, 2024 by libraries

GIS stands for geographic information system. This technology is a powerful tool that helps people to visualize and analyze information, and manage data to help make informed decisions to create a positive impact through their work. GIS Day is a day to celebrate all things GIS! This year is the 25th anniversary of GIS Day […]

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