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.

Katharine Hepburn

Posted on June 29, 2010 by Barbara

On this day (June 29) in 2003, one of the great actresses passed away: Katharine Hepburn. In her honor, you could check out some books and movies from Andersen Library! Search the HALCat online catalog to find, for example, biographies … Continue reading →

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Favorite Books–from WI legislators & staff

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Barbara

The Wisconsin Legislative Reference Bureau has honored National Library Week every year since 2002 by gathering suggestions of “Favorite books” from state legislators and legislative employees. If you’re curious what the suggestions are, or just looking for possible good reads, … Continue reading →

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Buy & Eat Local Food

Posted on June 23, 2010 by Barbara

Heard a lot about buying and eating locally-produced food? What’s the big deal?? Well, on Sunday (6/20/10) I saw a “Local Foods Movement” installment of Madison Channel 3‘s “For the Record” series. Olivia Parry, Director of Dane County Planning and … Continue reading →

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Library Summer Semester Hours

Posted on May 19, 2010 by Barbara

Andersen Library’s Summer Semester hours start Monday, May 24th and end August 13th. Mondays-Thursdays: 7 am-9 pm Fridays: 7 am-4:30 pm Saturdays: CLOSED Sundays: noon-8 pm Exceptions: Sunday-Monday, May 30-31: CLOSED Sunday-Monday, July 4-5: CLOSED

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Library Hours May 17-23

Posted on May 14, 2010 by Barbara

Whew! Felt like a lo-o-o-o-o-ong semester, didn’t it? Well, it’s nearly over! Andersen Library’s hours will be reduced during the week between Spring & Summer semesters: Monday, May 17: 7am-4:30pm Tuesday-Friday, May 18-21: 8am-4:30pm Saturday-Sunday, May 22-23: CLOSED Summer Semester … Continue reading →

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RU able to unplug?

Posted on May 14, 2010 by Barbara

I recently read an article in my daily newspaper about the International Center for Media and the Public Agenda asking 200 University of Maryland, College Park students to give up cell phones, iPods, TV, radio, computers, and even magazines and … Continue reading →

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Last star talk this spring: May 7

Posted on May 7, 2010 by Barbara

Hear Dr. Paul Rybski, UWW Physics Dept., talk about “When fusion stops, what follows: The long retirement of stars as white dwarfs, neutron stars and black holes” on Fri., May 7 @8pm (Upham Hall 140), followed by public viewing at … Continue reading →

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Front pages around the world

Posted on May 7, 2010 by Barbara

The Newseum in Washington D.C. provides a clickable map to “Today’s Front Pages” from newspapers around the world. Hundreds of newspapers send their front pages to the museum daily for this virtual exhibit.

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State of Working Wisconsin

Posted on May 6, 2010 by Barbara

In October 2008 I blogged about the 2008 State of Working Wisconsin, a biennial publication of COWS (Center on Wisconsin Strategy). Now there is a 2009 update. The 2008 report said that it was a “stressful time” for workers. Well, … Continue reading →

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Library’s Spring Exam Hours

Posted on May 5, 2010 by Barbara

Extended Library hours for spring 2010 exams start this Saturday: Sat. May 8: 9am-10pm Sun. May 9: 9am-2am Mon.-Thurs., May 10-13: 6am-2am Fri. May 14: 6am-6pm Sat. May 15: 9am-5pm Sun. May 16: 1pm-10pm Good luck, everybody! Library hours between … Continue reading →

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