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.

Anniversary of partitioning Palestine

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Barbara

On November 29, 1947, the United Nations voted to partition Palestine, creating an independent Jewish state. Both Jews and Arabs had claimed the area, and Jews from all over the world had been immigrating to the area in significant numbers … Continue reading →

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How old is the Milky Way and how do we know it? Nov. 30

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Barbara

A talk called “How old is the Milky Way and how do we know it?” will be presented by Dr. Robert Benjamin, associate professor of physics, on Fri., Nov. 30, at 8 p.m. in Upham 140. It’s the penultimate entry … Continue reading →

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Deck the Library’s wishing tree!

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Barbara

Are there books, graphic novels, audio books, videos, video games, CDs, etc., that you wish Andersen Library would consider acquiring? Let us know by hanging your wish(es) on the tree! The tree is located near the Circulation Desk and the … Continue reading →

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Scholastic Book Fair Nov. 26-30

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Barbara

Student Wisconsin Education Association (StWEA) will again be hosting a Scholastic Book Sale within the Andersen Library. The sale will be held daily: 9am – 5pm Monday, Nov.26 – Thursday, Nov.29 9am – 3pm on Friday, Nov. 30 Books make … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving: Library hours

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Barbara

Plan ahead! Hours of the Andersen Library and Food for Thought café are affected by the Thanksgiving holiday. The Food for Thought café will be open until 4pm on Tuesday, and then closes for the rest of the week. You … Continue reading →

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Media and its Impact on Changing Hearts and Minds (Nov. 12)

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Barbara

Joan Garry will talk about “Media and its Impact on Changing Hearts and Minds” at 7 p.m. on Monday, November 12, in the Irvin L. Young Auditorium. It’s the next Fall 2012 Contemporary Issues Lecture. “Joan M. Garry, former Executive … Continue reading →

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Honoring Joni Mitchell

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Barbara

On November 7, 1943, singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell was born. I love her music, both when she sings it and when others record it, e.g., Counting Crows recorded Big Yellow Taxi and Judy Collins recorded Both Sides Now. If you saw … Continue reading →

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Global Café Nov. 7

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Barbara

The Fall 2012 Global Café series continues on Wed., Nov. 7th, from 5-6pm with a focus on China, Ecuador, Japan, Scotland, and Peru (location: Andersen Library’s big-screen TV area, near the Food for Thought café). In this series, co-sponsored by … Continue reading →

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Faculty/Staff: Library Research Fellowship Deadline Nov. 19

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Barbara

A limited number of Library Research Fellowships are provided for 2012-2013. Through this program, faculty/staff fellows are granted access to selected UW-Madison Library licensed electronic library resources. Would access to electronic library resources available at UW-Madison, but not already available … Continue reading →

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The Chronicle: Retractions

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Barbara

Did you know that we have a subscription to The Chronicle of Higher Education online? You can use it to keep up with issues and trends in higher education. Of course, it’s not always good news. In a recent issue, … Continue reading →

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