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.

Cuba

Posted on March 31, 2010 by Barbara

Jim Winship will present “This Year in Havana” at 7pm on Wed., Mar. 31, at the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library (431 W. Center St.) Free and open to the public! Dr. Winship, a Professor of Social Work at UWW, … Continue reading →

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Library Hours Apr 1-4

Posted on March 30, 2010 by Barbara

There are special Library hours April 1-4, 2010: Thurs., Apr. 1: 7:30am-10pm (early closing) Fri., Apr. 2-Sat., Apr. 3: CLOSED (Friday is a campus-wide furlough day) Sun., Apr. 4: 3pm-midnight (Reference Desk open 6-10pm) Normal spring semester hours resume on … Continue reading →

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Health Care Reform talk 3/31

Posted on March 30, 2010 by Barbara

Award-winning journalist Trudy Lieberman will talk about “Health Reform—Reality or Myth” on Wed., Mar. 31st, @7pm in Timmerman Auditorium (Hyland Hall). This presentation, sponsored by the UW-Whitewater Pre-Health Associates of Today club with help from the College of Letters and … Continue reading →

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Ah, birds singing of spring

Posted on March 18, 2010 by Barbara

Isn’t it lovely when the birdies sing of spring in the morning? You should listen! Turn off the cacophony of your phone, radio, TV, etc.! Now sit back, close your eyes, and just….listen. Try to filter out noise like cars. … Continue reading →

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Spring Break hours

Posted on March 18, 2010 by Barbara

The Library’s hours for Spring Break: Remember that even when the Library is closed or you are traveling: The Library’s article databases are available…just login when prompted with your campus Net-ID (same as for your campus email or D2L). You … Continue reading →

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If you like this article, you’ll like…

Posted on March 17, 2010 by Barbara

UW System libraries are testing an article recommender service (bX Recommender) until March 26. Try it and tell us what you think of it! It suggests additional relevant articles, similar to “More Like This” or “If You Liked This, You’ll … Continue reading →

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Citation Help, Anyone?

Posted on March 17, 2010 by Barbara

Need help with those citations at the end of your paper? Andersen Library Citing References guides provide the most-frequently needed examples for citing books, newspapers, magazines and internet sources in the major citation styles: MLA, APA, and Turabian. See also … Continue reading →

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Library TV this week: March Madness

Posted on March 15, 2010 by Barbara

Hey you hoop fans! The Library’s big screen TV will show March Madness games this week. I’d never suggest skipping class, but when you’re free come on over and follow the bouncing ball! A complete bracket of the teams playing … Continue reading →

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Daylight Savings

Posted on March 13, 2010 by Barbara

Daylight Savings Time goes into effect on Sunday March 14th. Don’t forget to set your clocks ahead one hour, or you’ll miss the first hour the Library is open that day! More information is available from the Time and Frequency … Continue reading →

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China lecture (Mar. 15)

Posted on March 12, 2010 by Barbara

James Fallows will talk about Postcards from Tomorrow Square: Reports from China on Monday, March 15th, at 7pm in the Irvin L. Young Auditorium, as part of the Contemporary Issues Lecture Series. Fallows has been a national correspondent for The … Continue reading →

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