Morris Library
Welcome to Morris Library, your research hub at SIU Carbondale! Access about 115,000 journal subscriptions 24/7 from your device and 3 million books on our shelves. Our cutting-edge online system and expert librarians will help you become a research pro, so you can nail assignments and impress professors. From quick fact-checks to deep dives into academic databases, we've got you covered. Scroll on to get started!
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Community of Care
Southern Illinois University Carbondale remains dedicated to maintaining an academically rigorous, safe, and welcoming environment for all members of our community. We continue to provide support for all students and embrace the diversity that exists at SIU. Find key information, guidance, and resources to help navigate these ongoing changes online or talk to us.
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Arab American Heritage
This month, we celebrate Arab American Heritage Month by spotlighting a range of resources that explore the rich history, culture, and contributions of Arabs and Arab Americans to the United States. From classic literature to contemporary issues, our shelves and websites offer a wealth of materials highlighting this vibrant community's experiences, traditions, and achievements. Check out our suggested starting points.
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Research Buffs
Open access and open source research websites, tools, datasets, dashboards, and visualizations to help supercharge your research. These cover every topic under the sun, and the list is expanded weekly.
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Inclusive Collection
The Inclusive Collection highlights books featuring topics, authors, characters, perspectives, experiences, and expertise that members of systemically marginalized and excluded communities of people bring to every genre and discipline.