Tag Archives: ebooks

Jobs, Freedom and the Forgotten History of Civil Rights

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Barbara

Dr. William Jones, Professor of History at UW-Madison, will talk about Jobs, Freedom and the Forgotten History of Civil Rights on Tues., Feb. 3, 2015, from 3:30-4:30pm in UC 275A. It’s part of the African American Heritage Lecture Series and … Continue reading →

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Sink Your Teeth Into Vampire Info!

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Barbara

Interested in researching all things vampire? Andersen Library can help! Search the catalog to find titles such as Encyclopedia of the vampire: The living dead in myth, legend, and popular culture (2nd-Floor Reference Collection, PN56.V3 E63 2011), The universal vampire: … Continue reading →

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Little Green Data Book

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Barbara

The World Bank‘s annual Little Green Data Book is an interesting source of data related to the world environment. The 2014 edition will appear in June, but of course the 2013 edition is available now to learn, for example, what … Continue reading →

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Would you like to improve your typing (keyboarding)?

Posted on October 7, 2013 by Barbara

Many people are doing less traditional typing on their smart devices, because they’re very busy texting with just their thumbs or taking advantage of new technology that uses predictive vocabulary and touch swiping. So you may not have had much … Continue reading →

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eBooks are eVerywhere

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Carol

Although Andersen Library has offered a variety of ebook collections for many years, this year we are finally launching into the ebook orbit in earnest. EBSCO eBook Collections In July, we began a subscription to EBSCO’s eBook Academic Collection which … Continue reading →

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Caribbean Immigrants and Latino Identities

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Martha

On September 24, Francisco A. Scarano will be giving a lecture on “Caribbean Immigrants and Latino Identities” in the UC. Whether or not you are able to attend the event, you might be interested in getting more familiar with the Caribbean, immigration, Latino identies, or some combination thereof. This is where Andersen Library can help you out. Continue reading →

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Memorial Day

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Barbara

On Monday. May 27th, we will observe Memorial Day. A national moment of remembrance takes place at 3:00 p.m. local time. The Whitewater Banner describes Whitewater’s observance on May 27 (parade starting at 10:30 am from the First Citizens Bank … Continue reading →

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Résumé Doctor @ Andersen Library Jan. 29-31

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Barbara

The Résumé Doctor is in! Drop into Andersen Library between 1 and 4 pm Tues.-Thurs. this week to have the good doctor give your résumé a check-up! Andersen Library also has resources about résumés, cover letters, and interviews. Search the … Continue reading →

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William the Conqueror invades England (Friday Fun?)

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Barbara

William the Conqueror invades England! Ahem, I mean, William the Conqueror, aka William I, King of England, invaded England on this day (Sept. 28) in 1066. I didn’t miss the anniversary this year, thanks to a tweet by the University … Continue reading →

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Résumé Doctor @ Andersen Library Sept. 18-20

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Barbara

The Résumé Doctor is in! Drop into Andersen Library between 1 and 4 pm Tues.-Thurs., September 18-20, to have the good doctor give your résumé a check-up! Andersen Library also has resources about résumés, cover letters, and interviews. Search the … Continue reading →

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