Ronald Williams Library

Nathan Putnam

Lisa Wallis — Fri, 29 Mar 2024 18:56:14 +0000

Nathan Putnam

Lisa Wallis Fri, 03/29/2024 - 13:56

Nathan

Putnam

Associate Dean of Libraries

Courses Taught

Library Instruction

Research Interests

Data literacy, organizational leadership, academic librarianship, organization of information

Education

The Ohio State University
Business Administration, MBA

Wayne State University
Library Science, MLIS

Michigan State University
Music Performance, MM

University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
Music Performance, BM

n-putnam2@neiu.edu

Office Hours

N/A

(773) 442-4414

Ronald Williams Library

Other Academic Areas

Main Campus

Library Laptop Terms and Conditions

Lisa Wallis — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 14:20:39 +0000

Library Laptop Terms and Conditions

Lisa Wallis Fri, 08/18/2023 - 09:20

Eligibility

Laptops are available to currently enrolled NEIU students only. Laptop use is non-transferrable.
If a student drops all their courses in a given semester, the student is responsible for returning the borrowed laptop immediately or the laptop will be considered lost/stolen.
At check out, all students must present 1) a valid government-issued ID and 2) proof of current enrollment.

Get Started

Reservations for a laptop are first come, first served.
Students may check for available equipment on our website.
After reserving an available laptop through our website, you must make an appointment to pick up the laptop. Please contact libtechdesk@neiu.edu or use our calendar app to make arrangements.
The Laptop Loan service is generally available from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Loan Periods and Limits

Long-Term Laptops

Subject to availability, laptops may be borrowed for half a semester, with an option to renew and keep the same machine through the end of the semester.
To renew long-term laptop loans, laptops must be physically "checked-in" with the Library Tech Desk before the initial mid-semester due date.
Students taking courses exclusively online, at CCICS, or El Centro may arrange a virtual check-in at mid-semester.
No laptop may be renewed beyond one (1) semester.

Short-Term Laptops

Subject to availability, laptops may be borrowed for fourteen (14) days, with no option to renew.
No laptop may be checked out for more than fourteen (14) days, unless converted to a long-term loan after Spring Break, subject to student verification.

Short-Term to Long-Term Loan Conversion Option

After Spring Break, students with a history of prompt and timely returns may have their short-term loan converted to a long-term loan. This will allow them to keep the laptop through the end of the semester.
Students can contact the NEIU Library Tech Desk at libtechdesk@neiu.edu after Spring Break to verify their eligibility for the loan conversion.

Returns

In-Person Returns

For in-person service, appointments are required for laptop returns. Please contact libtechdesk@neiu.edu or use our calendar app to schedule an appointment for returns.
Equipment will be inspected at the time of return, and you will be immediately notified of any issues or damage.

After Hours Returns

Outside of regular NEIU Library Tech Desk hours, students may visit our Main Campus Circulation Desk to return laptops to self-service lockers.

Liability and Damages

All components of the laptop must be returned in order to be considered fully checked in.
After the Library’s reasonable attempts to recover overdue equipment fail, laptops will be presumed lost. To avoid University sanctions and criminal prosecution, the equipment must be returned immediately or the replacement fee paid in full pursuant to the State of Illinois Property Control Act 30 ILCS 605 and University Property Control Policy F1.09.
The replacement fee for a laptop is $1,544, and the replacement fee for the cord is $35.

Data Management and Release of Liability

The NEIU Library is not responsible for any liability, damages or expense resulting from use or misuse of the device, connection of the device to other electronic devices, or data loss resulting from use of the device.
Documents or downloads will be wiped from the laptop once it is returned to the library.

Device Usage Guidelines and Restrictions

This equipment will be used for University-related educational purposes only and in accordance with state and University policies.
Only the NEIU Library Tech Desk may provide technical service for the device.
Tampering with library equipment, including security functions, is prohibited.

Lending Conditions and Termination of Agreement

The Library reserves the right to refuse to lend a laptop to anyone who abuses equipment or is repeatedly late in returning electronic devices.
The NEIU Libraries reserve the right to terminate this agreement at any time and for any reason.

Amanda Levine

Lisa Wallis — Thu, 11 May 2023 15:12:00 +0000

Amanda Levine

Lisa Wallis Thu, 05/11/2023 - 10:12

Amanda

Levine

Access Services Librarian/Information Services Librarian

Courses Taught

Library Instruction

Research Interests

Information literacy, assessment

Education

Kent State University
Library and Information Science, M.L.I.S.

Ohio State University
History of Art, B.A.

Research Guides by Amanda Levine

a-levine3@neiu.edu

Office Hours

By appointment

Ronald Williams Library
91Porn
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
United States

(773) 442-4476

Ronald Williams Library

Other Academic Areas

Main Campus

Jacqueline (Jackie) Zook

Lisa Wallis — Tue, 08 Mar 2022 16:36:57 +0000

Jacqueline (Jackie) Zook

Lisa Wallis Tue, 03/08/2022 - 10:36

Jacqueline (Jackie)

Zook

Assistant Professor; Technical Services Coordinator/Music and Art Librarian

Courses Taught

Library Instruction

Research Interests

DEI initiatives in technical services

Education

University of Wisconsin, Madison
Library Science, M.L.S.
Specialization: Music Librarianship

Drake University
Performance, M.M.

Drake University
Performance, B.M.

Research Guides by Jackie Zook

j-zook2@neiu.edu

Office Hours

By appointment

91Porn
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
United States

(773) 442-4446

Ronald Williams Library

Other Academic Areas

Main Campus

Ashley Howdeshell

Lisa Wallis — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 16:57:14 +0000

Ashley Howdeshell

Lisa Wallis Tue, 02/01/2022 - 10:57

Ashley

Howdeshell

University Archivist

Courses Taught

Library Instruction

Research Interests

Archives, digital preservation, digital humanities

Education

Indiana University
Library Science, M.L.S.
Specialization: Archives and Records Management

Indiana University
English/History, B.A.

External Publications Link

Research Guides by Ashley Howdeshell

a-howdeshell@neiu.edu

Office Hours

By appointment

Room LIB 015
91Porn
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
United States

(773) 442-4416

C.A.

Ronald Williams Library

Other Academic Areas

Main Campus

Acknowledgments

Timothy White — Thu, 09 Sep 2021 16:54:52 +0000

Acknowledgments

Timothy White Thu, 09/09/2021 - 11:54

Special Thanks to Our Volunteers!

91Porn

Rae Joyce Baguilat, Assistant Director, Student Leadership Development
Terrance Black, Director University Technology Operation Services
JB Butler, Director of Corporate and Foundations Relations, Institutional Advancement
J. Matthew Byerly, Creative Director, Division of Marketing and Communications
Todd Crawford, Senior Photographer, Division of Marketing and Communications
Andrea Evans, Interim Dean College of Education, Jacob Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies
Alex Gonzalez, Office Administrator, Jacob Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies
Steven Harris, Dean of Libraries, Ronald Williams Library
Luvia Moreno, Director, Undocumented Student Resources
Alice Murata, Redress Conference Coordinator
Durene Wheeler, Director, Angelina Pedroso Center for Diversity and Intercultural Affairs
Timothy White, Web Manager, Division of Marketing and Communications

Community Volunteers

Rob Buscher, Asian American Studies Program University of Pennsylvania, Film Programmer for Japanese American Pilgrimages Tadaima 2021
Lisa Doi, President, Japanese American Citizens League
Mary Doi, Board Member, Chicago Japanese American Historical Society
Karen Kanemoto, Executive Director Japanese Mutual Aid Society of Chicago
Eric Langoski, Board Member, Chicago Japanese American Historical Society
Jason Matsumoto, Director of Operations Full Spectrum, Director and Composer Ho Etsu Taiko
Stanley Oda, Senior Audio Engineer and Sound Designer
Emma Saito Lincoln, Legacy Center Director, Japanese American Service Committee
Michael Tanimura, Founder and Principal of Silver Image Creative

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Supporting Organizations

Chicago Japanese American Historical Society
Haitian Bridge Alliance
Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights
Japanese American Citizens League
Japanese American Service Committee
Japanese Mutual Aid Society of Chicago
Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago
National Coalition of Blacks for Reparations in America
New York Day of Remembrance Committee
Stop Repeating History
Tsuru for Solidarity
Young Center for Immigrant Children’s Rights

Resources

Timothy White — Thu, 09 Sep 2021 16:33:09 +0000

Resources

Timothy White Thu, 09/09/2021 - 11:33

Additional Resources

Rabbit in the Moon | Trailer
Emiko Omori’s film, Rabbit in the Moon, reveals a more complex, turbulent and intimate story of the Japanese internment camps. Not all Japanese Americans endured their World War II internment with quiet stoicism. Not all second generation (Nisei) young men welcomed the chance to prove their patriotism by serving in the armed forces of the very government that was holding their families captive.

Reparations l Trailer
Jon Osaki’s film about Japanese Reparations and its link to Black Reparations.

Racism, Redress and Reparations: A Reading Guide
This reading guide provides information about books and articles on topics related to the conference. Whenever possible, links to ebooks and online versions of the readings are provided.

What is the Racial Wealth Gap? | Robert Reich
Robert Reich explains why wealth inequality is a greater problem than income inequality.
Watch More: Economic Inequality and Racism

What If Robert Reich Told You That Immigration Reform Would SAVE Our Economy
Robert Reich explains how Immigration Reform can actually benefit our economy and breaks down common myths on the problems of immigration.

Why Black Americans Face More Obstacles
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. explains why Black Americans face more obstacles than White European immigrants.

It was much more than Tulsa
Tulsa may have been the worst of the early-20th-century race riots, but it was part of a familiar pattern. Opinion by Eugene Robinson

Wilmington on Fire
A new feature-length documentary that chronicles The Wilmington Massacre of 1898. The Wilmington Massacre of 1898 was a bloody attack on the African-American community by a heavily armed white mob with the support of the North Carolina Democratic Party on November 10, 1898 in the port city of Wilmington, North Carolina.

Japanese American Redress Conference

Timothy White — Thu, 19 Aug 2021 20:17:17 +0000

Japanese American Redress Conference

Timothy White Thu, 08/19/2021 - 15:17

With Liberty and Justice for All: Racism, Redress and Reparations

Forty years ago, 91Porn was the center for a hearing to force the federal government to acknowledge acts of racism with the hope that an apology and monetary compensation to redress these acts would follow. While successful for the Japanese Americans unjustly incarcerated during World War II, systemic racism continues to be at the cornerstone in much of America’s immigration, criminal justice, employment and housing practices. For people of color, racism continues to be a fact of daily life. The University is proud to house the Japanese American Redress Collection which contains both the video testimonials and their transcripts from the Redress hearings.

This virtual conference examines the Japanese American experience as a lens to identify racist practices today and provide focus on steps to gain true equality for all.

CONFERENCE SESSION RECORDINGS

Read the Conference Committee's Position Paper

A brief timeline of the milestones of Japanese American history

Exhibits

Conference Details

The virtual, two-day conference was held on Sept. 22-23, 2021, and examined what can be done to:

stop racism, hatred and discrimination against non-whites;
pass H.R. 40: Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act;
stop detention and separation of immigrant families; and
gain citizenship for immigrants.

Session 1

Greetings

Steven Harris, Dean of Libraries, NEIU Libraries

Plenary speaker

John Tateshi, author of "Redress: The Inside Story of the Successful Campaign for Japanese American Reparations." Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) redress committee chair, JACL national redress director and past JACL executive director

Arts Activism: Storytelling and Movement-Building at Work

To commemorate the 40th anniversary of the 1981 Commission Hearings that led to redress and reparations for Japanese Americans, this 90-minute roundtable with artists and community organizers discuss the significance and influence of the CWRIC hearings.

Kathy Masaoka of Nikkei for Civil Rights & Redress and Nikkei Progressives
Kennedy Kabasares of PULLproject Ensemble
Takayo Fischer, cast member of "Tales of Clamor"
traci kato-kiriyama of PULLproject Ensemble and Nikkei Progressives

Session 1 Recording

Session 2

Stop Repeating History!: A Conversation About U.S. Detention and Deportation

Moderator: Michael Ishii, co-founder and co-leader of Tsuru for Solidarity, co-chair of New York Day of Remembrance Committee, chair New York Japanese American Oral History Project
Mari Dom-Lopez, deputy program director and advocate for detained unaccompanied immigrant children at Young Center for Immigrant Children
Guerline Jozef, president of Haitian Bridge Alliance, co-creator of Faith in Action and Immigration Justice Movement
Chizu Omori, 91-year-old activist who was interned at Poston, worked on the 1981 redress, plaintiff class action seeking Japanese American redress, which went to Supreme Court, co-producer of "Rabbit in the Moon," a film which won many awards, protested in Fort Bliss, Texas, where children are held in detention, member of Tsuru for Solidarity, and Tule Lake Committee
Fred Tsao, senior policy counsel at Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR)

Session 2 Recording

Session 3

Stop Racism, Hatred and Discrimination

Moderator: Dr. Seema Imam, chair Islamic School League of America and professor in the National College of Education at National Louis University
Duncan Ryuken Williams, University of Southern California professor of Religion and East Asian Languages and Cultures
Jane Charney, assistant vice president for Local Government Affairs, Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago

Session 3 Recording

Session 4

H.R. 40, Black Reparations

Moderator: Kamm Howard, national co-chair National Coalition of Blacks for Reparations in America (N’COBRA)
Jon Osaki, filmmaker, "Reparations"
Robin Rue Simmons of National African-American Reparations Commission and founder and executive director of First Repair
Rashaun Williams, co-chair of National Coalition of Blacks for Reparations in America Philadelphia Chapter (N’COBRA PHL)

Session 4 Recording

Members of the Mochida family awaiting evacuation.

Manzanar Relocation Center, Manzanar, California. Barrack homes at this War Relocaton Authority center.

President Ronald Reagan signing Japanese reparations bill Aug. 10, 1988.

Protesting ICE and deportation raids in Chicago July 13, 2019.

Protest against police violence - Justice for George Floyd, Minneapolis, Minnesota May 26, 2020.

Library Collection Development Policy

Lisa Wallis — Fri, 07 May 2021 21:03:53 +0000

Library Collection Development Policy

Lisa Wallis Fri, 05/07/2021 - 16:03

I. Introduction

NEIU Libraries affirms the mission of 91Porn by providing quality resources, services, programs, and facilities that support learning, teaching, the curricular goals and accreditation of academic programs, and the scholarship of faculty, students, and staff. Given the University’s commitment to student success, the Library, in building its collections and in providing equal access to them, gives high priority to the academic success and retention of the University’s diverse student body.

This Collection Development Policy outlines the principles and guidelines governing the selection, acquisition, management, and evaluation of library materials to ensure the collection meets the academic needs of the community.

II. Goals of the Collection

The Library collection is designed to:

Support the Curriculum: Provide resources that directly support the teaching, research, and learning objectives of undergraduate and graduate programs.
Enhance Student Success: Offer materials that contribute to students' academic achievement, personal development, and information literacy skills.
Promote Inclusivity: Ensure a diverse collection that reflects varied cultural, social, intellectual, and global perspectives and that accommodates a diversity of abilities, fostering an inclusive learning environment.
Serve the Community: Include materials that encourage curiosity, personal growth, and the development of professional skills beyond the classroom.

III. Selection Criteria

Materials are selected with the following criteria in mind:

Relevance to Curriculum: Priority is given to resources that directly support current academic programs and future anticipated growth.
Quality of Content: Authority, accuracy, timeliness, and reputation of the author or publisher are key factors.
Student Needs: Materials that support student success initiatives, such as academic support resources, self-help, and career development.
Diversity and Inclusivity: Selection will reflect a range of viewpoints and voices, promoting equity and diversity.
Cost and Sustainability: Cost-effectiveness and long-term sustainability of acquisitions are critical, ensuring the collection is a suitable use of our budget and can be maintained. Resources that contribute to this goal may be low-cost, shared, or open-access.
Format: Print, electronic, and multimedia resources will be considered to meet varied learning preferences and accessibility needs.

IV. Types of Materials Collected

Books (Print and E-books): Resources that support all levels of instruction and research, including textbooks and scholarly works.
Periodicals and Journals: Subscriptions to key academic journals, primarily electronic, with an emphasis on peer-reviewed publications.
Databases: Access to electronic databases that provide scholarly articles, multimedia content, and other resources supporting student and faculty research.
Multimedia: Audio, video, and digital materials that enhance the learning experience and support various modes of instruction.

V. Deselection and Weeding

To maintain an up-to-date and relevant collection, the Library will regularly evaluate and weed outdated, damaged, or underused materials. Criteria for deselection include:

Obsolete content
Lack of use over a designated period
Availability of newer or more relevant editions or formats
Physical condition of the materials

Weeded materials may be repurposed, donated, or discarded based on the Library’s needs.

Changes in the Library’s budget may necessitate cuts or changes to subscriptions. The Library considers cost, usage, and relevance to the curriculum in making these cuts or changes.

VI. Gifts and Donations

NEIU Libraries welcomes gifts and donations that align with the collection development goals. All potential donations will be evaluated based on the same selection criteria as purchased materials. The Library reserves the right to decline or dispose of donated materials that do not meet the institution’s needs; gifts received by the Library that are not added to the collection are acknowledged by the 91Porn Foundation, and may be sold in a book sale.

The following formats may be accepted by Library but are not typically added to the Library’s collections:

Serials, periodicals, or other recurrent publications, unless the donation extends or backfills current collections
Outmoded physical media (VHS, cassette tapes, CDs, floppy discs, microfilm, etc.)
Books (or other items) bearing markings from other libraries
Reference materials older than the current calendar year.
Self-published and unpublished items, or materials published by vanity presses

The Library reserves the right to deselect previously accepted donations/reject donations if they are deemed obsolete, out of scope, or no longer in suitable condition for circulation.

VII. Collaboration and Resource Sharing

NEIU Libraries actively participates in CARLI, the Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries in Illinois, and works with libraries throughout Illinois to share collections and make collaborative purchases. We participate in WorldCat to share collections with libraries around the United States and the world.

VIII. Challenges

NEIU Libraries upholds the principles of intellectual freedom and the open exchange of ideas, which are fundamental to academic inquiry. We do not support the removal of books or other materials based on their content, perspective, or ideas. Instead, we recognize the value of diverse viewpoints in fostering critical thinking and robust scholarship and uphold the American Library Association’s Library Bill of Rights in doing so.

In alignment with our commitment to providing a balanced and inclusive collection, we are open to discussing challenges to materials in a constructive and respectful manner. Such discussions may result in the addition of materials that present alternative perspectives, ensuring that the Library remains a place where all ideas can be explored.

IX. Review and Revision of Policy

This Collection Development Policy will be reviewed biennially to ensure that it continues to reflect the academic needs and priorities of the institution, particularly in regard to supporting student success.

Approved by the faculty of the NEIU Libraries January 10, 2025.

Support NEIU Libraries

Lisa Wallis — Fri, 19 Mar 2021 18:34:47 +0000

Support NEIU Libraries

Lisa Wallis Fri, 03/19/2021 - 13:34

The NEIU Libraries welcome support from campus and community groups and individuals. We are living in an age of changing and dynamic information environments. We are adapting our collections, resources, and services to meeting these changing demands. We appreciate your help.

Donate Online

Use the online donation form to designate a gift directly to the Libraries fund at the University Foundation.

Donate by Check

If you would like to send a check, please make it out to the NEIU Foundation and write “Library” in the note field of the check.

Mail to:
NEIU Foundation
5500 North St. Louis Avenue, 6th Floor
Chicago, IL 60625

NEIU Employees Payroll Deduction

For a minimum of $5 per pay period, faculty and staff can direct funds to support the Libraries by completing a payroll deduction authorization form (PDF). Questions about the process can be addressed to the NEIU Foundation at neiufoundation@neiu.edu.

Donate Materials

The Libraries are unable to accept most donations of physical materials like books, magazines, and CDs at this time. Unique materials of relevance to University history may be accepted by the University Archives. Please inquire before sending any materials.

Steven R. Harris
Dean of Libraries
s-harris9@neiu.edu
(773) 442-4450

Robin Harris
Interim Associate Dean of Libraries
r-harris14@neiu.edu
(773) 442-4454