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.

Looking for “The Egg and the Sperm” article?

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Barbara

Are you struggling to find an article by Emily Martin called “The Egg and the Sperm: How Science has Constructed a Romance Based on Stereotypical Male-Female Roles?” It’s in Signs (vol. 16: no. 3, 1991). You’re not alone! Several students … Continue reading →

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Civil War Songs & Letters @ Cultural Arts Center 9/8

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Barbara

Traditional folk artist Judy Cook will present “One Man’s Civil War”  at the Whitewater Art Alliance’s  Cultural Arts Center (402 W. Main St.) on Thurs., Sept. 8th, at 7pm. She will be reading from letters written by her ancestors to … Continue reading →

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Welcome to UWW & Andersen Library!

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Barbara

Welcome to UWW and Andersen Library! I hope you’re excited to be here. After four college degrees (at four separate schools) and over 20 years at UWW, I still greet each new academic year with excitement and anticipation.  My colleagues … Continue reading →

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Andersen Library hours Sept 2-Dec 22, 2011

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Barbara

Whee! Fall Semester is coming! Andersen Library’s hours on Friday, Sept. 2 are 8 am-4:30 pm, and then the Library is closed Saturday-Monday, Sept. 3-5, for the Labor Day holiday. Fall semester Library hours start on Tuesday, Sept. 6th. However, … Continue reading →

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Printing Your Schedule From WINS?

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Barbara

Are you trying to print your schedule from WINS? The Registrar’s Office has provided the steps for this online: Internet Explorer (v 7.0, 8.0) 1. Go to the Toolbar and Select Edit. Then click on Select All 2. Go to … Continue reading →

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Faculty/Staff Library Essentials

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Barbara

New & returning faculty & instructional staff: Need to set up course reserves? Make links to articles in databases available via D2L? Should the Library add some materials to support the assignments you’re giving your students? Do your students need … Continue reading →

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E-Books from Academic Publisher Brill

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Barbara

UWS libraries now have access to 2007-2013 ebooks from Brill, an academic publisher in the humanities and social sciences. You can search for keywords, or browse by authors or by the titles in these subject categories: Asian Studies Biblical Studies, … Continue reading →

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Andersen Library @ Orientation Week events

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Barbara

Welcome (back) to UWW!  Come see us at various Orientation Week (hmmm, more like a week and a half) events! Here’s where we’ll be: Tues., Aug. 23, 12:45-2:30pm: RA resource fair for RAs, of course (UC) Thurs., Aug 25, 9:30-10:30am: … Continue reading →

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Public Library Used Book Sale

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Barbara

Friends of Whitewater’s public library, the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library, are having their annual used book sale from Mon., Aug. 22-Fri., Sept. 2. Book Sale Hours: M-TH 9am-8pm F 9am-5pm Sat 10am-1:30pm The library is located at 431 W. … Continue reading →

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Library Hours Aug 15-Sept 5

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Barbara

School’s out (for the summer)! Andersen Library’s hours from Aug. 15 through Sept. 4 are 8 am-4:30 pm Monday-Friday only (closed on Saturday & Sunday). The Library is closed on Monday Sept. 5th for the Labor Day holiday. Fall semester … Continue reading →

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