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.

Andersen Library hours

Posted on September 3, 2014 by Barbara

Welcome (back)! During the first couple of class days, Andersen Library’s hours are: Wed.-Thurs, Sept. 3-4: open 7:30 a.m. until 10 p.m. We start regular Fall Semester hours on Fri., Sept. 5: Sundays: 11 a.m. – 2 a.m.* Mondays-Thursdays: 7:30 … Continue reading →

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Friday Fun: Are you a board game geek?

Posted on August 29, 2014 by Barbara

Looking for information about your favorite board game? Have questions about the rules? Trying to discover a new game you or someone you know might like? Try the BoardGameGeek (BGG) web site! You can search for games in various ways … Continue reading →

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Research@UWW – simplifying your research discoveries

Posted on August 25, 2014 by Barbara

Research@UWW is a discovery tool that allows you to search for “everything” — books, articles, and digital items available both locally and from other UW campus libraries — at once. It casts a very broad net, brings back results sorted … Continue reading →

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Friday Fun: Jazz Music Library’s brand new look!

Posted on August 22, 2014 by Barbara

The streaming audio database Jazz Music Library, part of Alexander Street Press’s Music Online, released a new look on August 14th. UWW students and staff can enjoy some jazz tracks from over 44,000 albums! That is a whole lot of … Continue reading →

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Loan Periods & Renewals

Posted on August 21, 2014 by Barbara

As of August 21, 2014, there have been a few changes to the Circulation Policies that govern how long you can check items out of Andersen Library, and how many times you may renew items. It’s all part of preparing … Continue reading →

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Library Hours, Aug. 16-Sept. 2

Posted on August 21, 2014 by Barbara

Summer Session 2014 ends on Fri., Aug. 15th! The Library’s hours are shortened until Fall Semester starts. Library Hours Aug. 16-Sept. 2, 2014 Aug. 16-31: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Sat-Sun CLOSED Mon., Sept 1 (Labor Day): 1-5 p.m. Tues., Sept. … Continue reading →

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Andersen Library @ Orientation Week Events!

Posted on August 21, 2014 by Barbara

Welcome (back) to UWW! Come see us at various Orientation Week events! Here’s where we’ll be: Mon., Aug 25, 9:30-10:30am: Involvement Opportunity Fair for UWW employees (Kachel Center) Mon., Aug 25, 1-2pm: Library Services & Online Resources for UWW faculty … Continue reading →

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Remembering Lauren Bacall

Posted on August 15, 2014 by Barbara

Actress Lauren Bacall passed away this week. You can read about her in books such as the autobiography Now published in 1994 (3rd-floor Main Collection, PN2287.B115 A3 1994), or watch her in movies from Andersen Library’s 2nd-floor Browsing DVD Feature … Continue reading →

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Friday Fun: American Museum of Natural History’s Digital Special Collections

Posted on August 15, 2014 by Barbara

When I lived in the Washington, D.C. area, I loved to visit the National Museum of Natural History (Smithsonian). I enjoyed it so much, that when I traveled to other cities I looked for other natural history & science museums … Continue reading →

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Remembering Robin Williams

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Barbara

Robin Williams, an extraordinary comedian as well as an award-winning dramatic actor, may have left us, but we can honor his memory and appreciate his work by watching some of his movies. Andersen Library has several in the 2nd-floor Browsing … Continue reading →

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