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.

What’s Your Next Move?

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Barbara

Are you trying to figure out what your career should be? My Next Move

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Preparedness 101: Zombie Pandemic

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Barbara

Preparedness 101: Zombie Pandemic is provided to you by the U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This preparedness advice is in the form of a graphic novella, and it’s a bit of fun, … Continue reading →

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W.A.R.N. Pet Expo Sat., June 2

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Barbara

Looking for something to do this Saturday? Do you like pets? Maybe you can’t have any but you’d happily show some pets a little love? Well, the first ever “annual” Wisconsin Adoption and Rescue Network (W.A.R.N.) Pet Expo will happen … Continue reading →

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Library Hours May 25-Summer Session

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Barbara

Thursday, May 24th, & Friday, May 25th: Andersen Libary closes at 4:30 pm. Andersen Library will be closed Sat.-Mon., May 26-28, for Memorial Day weekend. Andersen Library Summer School hours start on Tues., May 29: Mon.-Thurs. 7am-9pm Fri. 7am-4:30pm Sat. … Continue reading →

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How to borrow from other UWs

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Barbara

Is UWW’s copy of a book or DVD checked out? Or does Andersen Library not have the title you need? UWW students and staff can search other UW libraries and borrow from them for free using “Universal Borrowing.” Here’s a … Continue reading →

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GoodGuide

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Barbara

GoodGuide claims to be “the world’s largest and most reliable source of information on the health, environmental, and social impacts of consumer products.” You can use it on the web or get the mobile app for your tablet or smartphone. … Continue reading →

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Library Hours May 14-28

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Barbara

Another Spring Semester over, and Summer Session not yet begun! Andersen Library’s hours from May 14-28 are: Mon., May 14 (makeup exam day): 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tues.-Fri., May 15-18: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. CLOSED Sat.-Sun., May 19-20 Mon.-Fri., May 21-25: 8 … Continue reading →

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Where the arts & crafts are this summer

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Barbara

Are you looking for the arts and crafts fairs around Wisconsin this summer? Check the online Wisconsin Art & Craft Fairs Directory for 2012! It’s listings are chronological, but there are indexes by city and county. There’s information here for … Continue reading →

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Horicon Marsh Bird Festival, May 11-12, 2012

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Barbara

Looking for something to do this weekend? Do you like the outdoors? Hiking? Birding? Well, go to the Horicon Marsh Bird Festival! The Horicon Marsh is the largest freshwater cattail marsh in the United States, a “Wetland of International Importance,” … Continue reading →

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How old are you, biologically?

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Barbara

Are your habits aging you prematurely and taking years off your life expectancy? Take the Vitality Compass, a life expectancy quiz which will tell you how long you can expect to live given your current lifestyle. You might not want … Continue reading →

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