Tag Archives: libraries

My Account, E-shelf, UW Request ready to use

Posted on May 22, 2015 by Barbara

All UW System libraries, including Andersen Library, have completed the migration from one library management system to another. These systems are used to perform tasks related to circulation, cataloging, resource sharing among the UW campus libraries, etc. “My Account” now … Continue reading →

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Digital Public Library of America

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Barbara

There are lots and lots of institutions providing digitized materials, but who has the time to find them? Well, here’s a one-stop discovery tool! The Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) provides free access to the digitized riches of libraries, … Continue reading →

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Whitewater’s public library has new web site

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Barbara

Check out the new web site of the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library (Whitewater’s public library at 431 W. Center St.)! The ILYML is also “sponsoring a contest to create a logo which will reflect its commitment as a cultural, … Continue reading →

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Friday Library Video Fun

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Barbara

Hard to believe, but there are many videos about libraries out there…enjoy this one called “Funny Library Montage.” Do you recognize the movies and programs in it? Click the image to play: I got this, and saw several other videos, … Continue reading →

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The Death of the Library

Posted on June 7, 2010 by kyle

Don’t worry – this is not an obituary for the Andersen Library. The library is dying. To some, it’s already dead. To Delia Lloyd of Politics Daily, our society is in for a world of hurt if libraries go by … Continue reading →

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World Digital Library: Cultural treasures, at your fingertips

Posted on April 23, 2009 by Ronna

On April 21, 2009, the World Digital Library debuted. Its mission: “[to make] available on the Internet, free of charge and in multilingual format, significant primary materials from countries and cultures around the world.” Developed by the Library of Congress … Continue reading →

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Have You Visited A Library Today?

Posted on January 25, 2009 by kyle

It’s always nice when libraries get positive press. Just in case you missed it, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel ran an article on Friday about libraries’ increasing popularity given the current economy. The Wall Street Journal also put out a similar, … Continue reading →

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What a Beaut!

Posted on January 4, 2008 by kyle

It’s Friday! Time for fun and procrastination! Check out Librophiliac Love Letter: A Compendium of Beautiful Libraries for a journey around the world of amazing places with lots of books. Some people may argue that librarians would be the only … Continue reading →

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Banned Books Week (Sept 29-Oct 6)

Posted on September 28, 2007 by Barbara

Banned Books Week is Sept. 29-Oct. 6, 2007. Have you read any of these? They are the most-challenged titles from 2000-2005. Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling “The Chocolate War” by Robert Cormier Alice series by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor “Of … Continue reading →

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