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.

Keeping up with the news?

Posted on September 10, 2010 by Barbara

It’s important to look up from your textbooks once in a while…so here’s a weekly quiz to see if you know what’s been going on lately around the country and the world! It’s “Calling All Newshounds” from USA Today. If … Continue reading →

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Google Speeds Up

Posted on September 9, 2010 by Barbara

Tired of waiting for your Google search results? Well, Google read your mind! According to the CNN Tech article “New Google Instant shows search results as you type,” Google rolled out Google Instant in the U.S. yesterday. As you type … Continue reading →

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Streaming Music Trials in Sept.

Posted on September 7, 2010 by Barbara

Andersen Library has trials of three streaming music databases running during the month of September. Try them out and send us feedback as to whether they’d be useful in your classes! All three databases are capable of delivering CD-quality sound … Continue reading →

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AGT & opera?

Posted on September 3, 2010 by Barbara

Has America’s Got Talent whetted your appetite for opera? How about 10-year-old Jackie Evancho and her big voice?! If you’ve been missing it you can watch and hear her on YouTube. Here, for example, is her YouTube audition for the … Continue reading →

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Library hours: Sept 1-7

Posted on September 1, 2010 by Barbara

Andersen Library will have special hours for the beginning of fall semester and the Labor Day weekend: Thurs., Sept. 2: 7:30am-8pm Fri., Sept. 3: 7:30am-6pm Sat.-Mon., Sept. 4-6: CLOSED Tues., Sept. 7: 7:30am-midnight Tues Sept. 7- regular fall semester hours … Continue reading →

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Films on Demand

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Barbara

Andersen Library added Films on Demand last year. It’s a collection of thousands of streamed videos from Films for the Humanities & Sciences and Cambridge Educational. New titles are added all the time. Recent additions reflect the range of disciplines … Continue reading →

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Faculty/Staff & Library Essentials

Posted on August 24, 2010 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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Jungle Jack comes to Whitewater!

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Barbara

OK, I’m repeating this blog from July 16th because the event happens this Sunday, August 29th: “Jungle Jack” Hanna is coming to Whitewater on August 29th (6 pm, Whitewater High School gym). I can hardly believe it! I’ve watched his … Continue reading →

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Orientation Week & Your Library

Posted on August 18, 2010 by Barbara

Welcome (back) to UWW! The Andersen Library staff wishes you a terrific fall semester, and will help you succeed in any way possible. Library representatives will be available at several Orientation Week events: Mon., Aug. 23: 9:30-10:30am: Involvement Opportunity Fair … Continue reading →

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Public Library Book Sale

Posted on August 17, 2010 by Barbara

We’re in that awkward period between summer session and fall semester, and if you need to acquire some books to read, visit the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library (Whitewater’s public library at 431 W. Center St.) for its annual book … Continue reading →

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