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.

Elections 2008 Information

Posted on November 29, 2007 by Barbara

The Documents Center of the University of Michigan Library has compiled a web site with links to all sorts of information about Elections 2008. Use the links at the top of the page to navigate to Presidential candidates, political advertising, … Continue reading →

Posted in around the world, info.gov | Tagged , , | Comments Off on Elections 2008 Information

Getting books from other libraries

Posted on November 28, 2007 by Barbara

OK, you need books for your paper and there aren’t enough here at UW-Whitewater on your topic, or they are already checked out. What’s a diligent student to do? Try other UW libraries first. It’s free to UWW students and … Continue reading →

Posted in tips for research | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on Getting books from other libraries

Terri Jentz on campus Mon., Dec. 3

Posted on November 26, 2007 by Barbara

Terri Jentz will speak about “Strange Piece of Paradise: Violence Hiding in Plain Sight” on Monday, December 3rd, at 7 p.m. in the Young Auditorium as part of the Letters and Sciences Community Reading Initiative. Jentz has written Strange Piece … Continue reading →

Posted in campus connection | Tagged , , | Comments Off on Terri Jentz on campus Mon., Dec. 3

Want to be informed about the Great Lakes?

Posted on November 22, 2007 by Barbara

Concerned about our Great Lakes and Wisconsin’s coastal areas? You aren’t alone! These majestic and valuable areas are of great importance to all 8 states that border the lakes (the world’s single largest supply of fresh water, accounting for about … Continue reading →

Posted in around the world, info.gov | Tagged , , | Comments Off on Want to be informed about the Great Lakes?

Turkey Day Facts

Posted on November 21, 2007 by Barbara

Here is some trivia to use to amaze your friends and family this holiday, brought to you from the U.S. Census Bureau. Which states produce most of the traditional Thanksgiving Day foods many of us will be eating? Wisconsin is … Continue reading →

Posted in info.gov | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Faculty/Staff Scholarship & Creative Achievements

Posted on November 16, 2007 by Barbara

UW-Whitewater faculty and staff scholarship and creative achievements during the period July 1, 2006-June 30, 2007 will be celebrated on November 20-21 in the Crossman Gallery (Greenhill Center for the Arts). The display of books, artwork, articles, and more will … Continue reading →

Posted in campus connection | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

Children’s Book Week: Coloring Books!

Posted on November 15, 2007 by Barbara

In honor of Children’s Book Week, November 12-16, 2007, here’s news about your tax dollars at work I’ll bet you didn’t know. The Federal Government produces coloring books! Actually, state governments get into the coloring book game too. There’s a … Continue reading →

Posted in info.gov | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Children’s Book Week: Coloring Books!

What’s Going On in Whitewater?

Posted on November 1, 2007 by Barbara

What’s going on in Whitewater? How do you find out? One place to look is the official municipal web site (includes links to Whitewater videos, minutes of the Common Council and citizen committees, public service announcements, and more), or the … Continue reading →

Posted in around the world | Tagged , , | Comments Off on What’s Going On in Whitewater?

Laurie Lawlor program Nov. 13

Posted on October 31, 2007 by Barbara

Laurie Lawlor, author of This Tender Place: The Story of a Wetland Year, will read from her book on Tuesday, November 13th, at 7:30 p.m. in the Kachel Center. The book, set in southeastern Wisconsin and based on research conducted … Continue reading →

Posted in campus connection | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Laurie Lawlor program Nov. 13

Images & Photos in the Public Domain

Posted on October 29, 2007 by Barbara

Looking for an image to spice up a class presentation? Say, perhaps a map of the 1924 Presidential election? A photo of the USS ARIZONA burning after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. December 7, 1941? Images of plants native … Continue reading →

Posted in info.gov | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Images & Photos in the Public Domain