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.

Barns! June 5

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Barbara

Frank Landi will talk about Barns of Walworth County at Whitewater’s public library, the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library at 431 W. Center Ave. in Whitewater, on Thurs., June 5, at 6:30pm. This talk will “explore the architectural history of … Continue reading →

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How can I get the full text article??

Posted on May 31, 2014 by Barbara

How do you determine whether you can access the full text of a particular article in a journal, magazine, or newspaper? Use the Journal Holdings list!! On the Library Home page, there are several ways to get into the Journal … Continue reading →

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It’s tornado season again

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Barbara

It’s peak season (May-August) for occasional tornadoes. Be prepared! Know the difference between a watch and a warning: A Tornado Watch or Severe Weather Watch means a tornado may develop. Be alert and be prepared to take action if the … Continue reading →

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Andersen Library Summer Semester Hours

Posted on May 23, 2014 by Barbara

Andersen Library’s Summer Semester hours start on Tuesday, May 27: Mondays-Thursdays 7:30am-9pm Fridays 7:30am-4:30pm Saturdays CLOSED Sundays noon-8pm

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MERS

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Barbara

MERS is in the news. What is it? Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) is a viral respiratory illness identified in Saudi Arabia in 2012. The three cases that have occurred in the U.S. were two people who had traveled to … Continue reading →

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Andersen Library hours May 19-26

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Barbara

Andersen Library is open from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, May 19-23, and then the Library is closed Sat.-Mon., May 24-26 for the Memorial Day holiday. Summer Semester hours begin on Tuesday, May 27. You can observe Memorial Day … Continue reading →

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The Scream, or Shriek

Posted on May 9, 2014 by Barbara

At this stressful time of the academic year, some people may be ready to scream. Some campuses even plan “primal screams” at certain times! On the other hand, people can experience extra stress at other times during the semester, too. … Continue reading →

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Andersen Library Exam Hours

Posted on May 8, 2014 by Barbara

Andersen Library will extend its hours for exam study beginning Fri., May 9. The Food for Thought cafe is open 8am-8pm Monday-Thursday, May 12-15. Popcorn will be made at about 9 p.m. only on dates indicated with an asterisk (*) … Continue reading →

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Stress buster: Online Jigsaw puzzles

Posted on May 3, 2014 by Barbara

Need a study break? Do you like jigsaw puzzles? Try JigZone.com for online jigsaw puzzles, where you can select the theme, the difficulty (number of pieces), and the piece cut style of your puzzle! If you’re really, really stressed out, … Continue reading →

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Latino Heritage Lecture May 6

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Barbara

Dr. Carmen Valdez, Assistant Professor of Counseling Psychology at UW-Madison, will talk about the “Impact of Family Stress and Sociocultural Context on Latino Youth’s Academic, Social, and Emotional Functioning” on Tues., May 6, at 3:45 p.m. in UC259A. It’s part … Continue reading →

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