Author Archives: Barbara

About Barbara

I am a Reference & Instruction librarian, head of that department in Andersen Library, an associate professor, and a member of the General Education Review Committee and Faculty Senate. I've been working at UW-W since July 1, 1990.

Manage personal libraries/Find good books

Posted on January 3, 2008 by Barbara

Is your personal library out of control? Don’t know what you have? Or are you looking for recommendations for the next book to read from others who like the same genre? Got some spare time before spring semester starts? LibraryThing … Continue reading →

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Finding tax forms isn’t taxing

Posted on January 2, 2008 by Barbara

Looking for tax forms for 2007? The University Library does not provide print copies of tax forms, however, forms are available online and can be printed out: Forms and Publications (U.S.) Forms (Wisconsin Dept. of Revenue) Tax Forms/Publications (Illinois Dept. … Continue reading →

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Travel Safely

Posted on December 20, 2007 by Barbara

If you’re traveling this season, please be safe. There are websites (usually from a state’s department of transportation) that can help you make decisions about when and where to drive. Driving Conditions (Wisconsin Dept. of Transportation) This site provides a … Continue reading →

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Numbers, anyone?

Posted on December 13, 2007 by Barbara

Looking for international statistics? Country info? The United Nations may have just the numbers you need! There are several United Nations statistical databases available free (for non-commercial use) online at http://unstats.un.org/unsd/databases.htm: Census Knowledge Base The Census Knowledge Base, a fundamental … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – December 11

Posted on December 11, 2007 by Barbara

Feeling the chill of winter, are we? Just the time to escape to other, perhaps warmer, places and the people who live there…by reading a good book! Check out these titles and enjoy a little armchair traveling! Walking the Gobi … Continue reading →

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Bring ’em back!

Posted on December 10, 2007 by Barbara

The end of the semester is fast approaching… Students Please be sure to bring your Library books back before you leave campus, or be sure your due dates are after you will return! Thank you.

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Renew Your Books & Videos Online

Posted on December 10, 2007 by Barbara

Yes! You can renew your books and videos online! How to do it From the University Library’s home page click on “My Accounts” in the upper right corner of the purple banner. The middle login option is for “Personal Record/UB … Continue reading →

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Citation Party! 3-5pm Dec. 10 & 11

Posted on December 7, 2007 by Barbara

Sweating over your works cited? Unsure of what to underline or italicize? Puzzling over where the publisher is located? Unsure how to go from the article to the citation? What if you don’t see an author?! Don’t panic–we can help! … Continue reading →

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Keep Up With Congress: CQ Weekly

Posted on December 5, 2007 by Barbara

CQ Weekly is a weekly magazine devoted to all things related to the activities of the U.S. Congress (its subtitle is “Congressional Quarterly’s Magazine on Government, Commerce, and Politics”). Get a recap of major actions of the past week, an … Continue reading →

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Ten Tips for Better Photos Dec. 7

Posted on December 3, 2007 by Barbara

Charles Cottle, UWW Political Science professor, will present “Ten Tips for Better Photos,” a program sponsored by the Friends of the University Library on Friday, December 7th, from 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm (location: International Education Conference Room, Andersen Library … Continue reading →

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