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.

Submit Earth Day photos

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Barbara

UW-W will celebrate Earth Day on Thurs., Apr. 26, with the theme “We are All Connected by Rivers.” As part of the festivities, we (students, faculty, and community members) can submit digital photos for exhibition around campus. Photos can be … Continue reading →

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Andersen Library Mini Break hours Apr 5-8

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Barbara

Mini Break! Andersen Library’s hours will be: Thurs Apr 5: 7:30am-10 p.m. Fri Apr 6: 7:30am-4:30pm Sat Apr 7: CLOSED Sun Apr 8: 3pm-2am (only 2nd floor is open midnight-2am) Remember that even when the Library is closed or you … Continue reading →

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The Résumé Doctor is in

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Barbara

The Résumé Doctor will be making a library call on Apr 3 and Apr 4 (Tues and Wed) from 1-4 pm. Stop by with your résumé to have it professionally reviewed! No appointments necessary. Located on the second floor of … Continue reading →

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Friday Library Video Fun

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Barbara

Hard to believe, but there are many videos about libraries out there…enjoy this one called “Funny Library Montage.” Do you recognize the movies and programs in it? Click the image to play: I got this, and saw several other videos, … Continue reading →

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Spring Break hours

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Barbara

SPRING BREAK! Andersen Library’s hours will be: Sat-Sun Mar 24-25: CLOSED Mon-Fri Mar 26-30: 8am-4:30pm Sat Mar 31: CLOSED Sun Apr 1: 3pm-2am (only 2nd floor is open midnight-2am) Remember that even when the Library is closed or you are … Continue reading →

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Pinterest

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Barbara

Are you using Pinterest? I recently saw something about it in a job candidate’s application, and then I had a brief discussion about it with some students and faculty. And now I see that the Warhawk Social Media group will … Continue reading →

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Obesity Wars talk 3/12

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Barbara

Nutritionist Marion Nestle will talk about “Obesity Wars: The Food Industry vs. Public Health,” on Mon., March 12, at 7 pm in the Irvin L. Young Auditorium. It’s the next Spring 2012 Contemporary Issues Lecture. Nestle is a professor of … Continue reading →

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Global Café Mar 7: Mexico, South Korea

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Barbara

The Center for Global Education’s Spring 2012 Global Café series continues on Wed., Mar. 7th, from 5-6pm with a focus on Mexico and South Korea (location: Andersen Library’s big-screen TV area, near the Food for Thought café). In this series, … Continue reading →

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See the Library @ LEAP DAY! Feb 29

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Barbara

Andersen Library is involved with three of the posters that will be displayed in the University Center for the first ever observance of LEAP (Liberal Education America’s Promise) Day on Feb. 29. See the full schedule of events online. Although … Continue reading →

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Campus Cornerstones goes online

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Barbara

Campus cornerstones, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater: Biographical sketches of the people for whom buildings & facilities are named, a publication authored by emeritus professor of history Richard C. Haney, has been digitized and is part of the University of Wisconsin Digital … Continue reading →

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