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.

Happy Birthday, OED!

Posted on February 1, 2010 by Barbara

On Feb. 1st in 1884, a portion of the first Oxford English Dictionary (OED) was printed. This venerable dictionary is going strong today. UWW students and staff have online access to it, and can even sign up to receive the … Continue reading →

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What’s hot, per Wikipedia

Posted on January 29, 2010 by Barbara

Is there a hot topic you want to learn about fast? Or do you want to know what some current hot topics are? Wikirage tracks the topics in Wikipedia that are being edited the most (during the last hour, 6 … Continue reading →

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“Tell me a story” lecture series

Posted on January 28, 2010 by Barbara

The Spring 2010 Fairhaven Lecture Series “Tell Me a Story: The Narrative Tradition in the Arts and Media” will look at our understanding of the world through story. All of these free and informative lectures are on Mondays at 3:00 … Continue reading →

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Ah, Spring! Back to regular hours…

Posted on January 19, 2010 by Barbara

Welcome (back) everyone! All of us at Andersen Library hope you have a good semester, and that you enjoy those extra minutes of sunlight we’re gaining daily. (Didja know? “Sunrises are seen with light created thousands of years ago in … Continue reading →

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Library Winter Break/Winterim Hours

Posted on December 17, 2009 by Barbara

Andersen Library hours for Winter Break: Mon.-Tues., Dec. 21-22: 8am-4:30pm Wed.-Sun., Dec. 23-27: CLOSED Mon., Dec. 28: 8am-4:30pm Andersen Library hours for Winterim (Dec. 29-Jan. 15): Mon.-Wed.: 7am-6pm Thurs.-Fri.: 7am-4:30pm Sat.: CLOSED Sun.: noon-8pm Exceptions: Thurs.-Sat., Dec. 31-Jan. 3, 2010: … Continue reading →

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Travel Safely

Posted on December 14, 2009 by Barbara

Plan to drive safely this winter! Look up weather ahead of time (another site one of my colleagues really likes is AccuWeather.com). Check road conditions ahead of time. The Wis. Dept. of Transportation’s 511wi Travel Information web site can provides … Continue reading →

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Library’s Extended Exam Hours

Posted on December 11, 2009 by Barbara

They’re here! Extended Andersen Library hours for final exams start Saturday, December12th. And if you need help staying awake, there’s free coffee in the afternoons and evenings: Sat. Dec. 12: 9am-10pm Sun. Dec.13: 9am-2am Mon.-Thurs. Dec. 14-17: 6am-2am Fri. Dec. … Continue reading →

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Edward VIII & other rulers

Posted on December 11, 2009 by Barbara

On December 11, 1936, Edward VIII voluntarily abdicated the English throne. And he gave it up for love! In honor of this anniversary I will admit that I enjoy historical fiction & nonfiction about royal families and historical rulers of … Continue reading →

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Remembering John

Posted on December 8, 2009 by Barbara

John Lennon was shot to death on December 8, 1980. I always think of Lennon at this time of year, not because this is when he died, but because “Happy Xmas (War Is Over)” is one of my favorite songs, … Continue reading →

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Pluto: Planet! Not!

Posted on December 4, 2009 by Barbara

The Physic Dept.’s final Fall 2009 Whitewater Observatory Public Lecture, “Is Pluto a Planet? We debate; you decide!” will take place at 8pm on Fri., Dec. 4, in Upham Hall 140. Physics faculty Robert Benjamin and Paul Rybski will deliver … Continue reading →

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