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.

Donate Sears & JCPenney catalogs

Posted on January 8, 2009 by Barbara

Special Collections in the Library includes historical Sears and JCPenney catalogs. We are looking for Sears or JCPenney catalogs from 1994-2008. Some older years are needed as well, so if you have catalogs older than 1994, please call and check … Continue reading →

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Benjamin Button, Fitzgerald, Max Tivoli, and Greer

Posted on January 7, 2009 by Barbara

I saw the movie “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” over the holidays. I enjoyed it, but it was long, and the premise required significant suspension of disbelief (I mean, how would it be physically possible to grow younger?!). But … Continue reading →

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Library Winterim Hours

Posted on January 2, 2009 by Barbara

The Library’s hours for Winterim are: M-W 7am – 6pm Th-F 7am – 4:30pm Sat 1pm – 5pm Sun noon-6pm Winterim ends on Friday, January 16th. The Library will be closed on January 17-19 (Saturday-Monday). Regular spring semester hours start … Continue reading →

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Winter travel

Posted on December 21, 2008 by Barbara

Plan to drive safely this winter! Look up weather ahead of time. Check road conditions ahead of time. The Wis. Dept. of Transportation’s Driving Conditions web site provides a map showing conditions on interstates and other major highways in Wisconsin, … Continue reading →

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Make your wish for new Library titles

Posted on December 11, 2008 by Barbara

The Library has a “Wishing Tree” where you can use paper ornaments to tell us what DVDs, books, graphic novels, CDs, or video games you wish we would consider adding to our collections! Make your wishes known! The Wishing Tree … Continue reading →

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Mitten Tree in Library ’til 12/19

Posted on December 10, 2008 by Barbara

The Gamma Omega sorority is hosting its third annual Mitten Tree fundraiser, now through Dec. 19th. Please donate new and/or gently used winter hats, gloves and scarves on the tree, which is located just inside the University Library, near the … Continue reading →

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Women in Islam & Jihad 12/11 5pm

Posted on December 10, 2008 by Barbara

On Thurs., Dec. 11, at 5pm the Muslim Student Association is sponsoring a lecture on Women in Islam and Jihad (location: Winther Hall 1001). “Learn about women in Islam and jihad from Janan Najeeb, director of the Milwaukee Muslim Women’s … Continue reading →

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Library Exam Hours

Posted on December 10, 2008 by Barbara

Starting on Saturday, December 13th, the Library will have special extended hours for your exam studying pleasure (Good luck everyone!): Sat. Dec. 13: 9am-10pm Sun. Dec. 14: 9am-2am Mon. Dec. 15: 6am-2am Tues. Dec. 16: 6am-2am Wed. Dec. 17: 6am-2am … Continue reading →

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Folk Singer Odetta

Posted on December 5, 2008 by Barbara

Folk singer Odetta died on Tuesday, December 2nd, according to NPR: Odetta’s folk songs made her a symbol of the civil rights movement. She performed at the Civil Rights March on Washington in 1963 and sang “O Freedom.” Her ballads … Continue reading →

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Be green all the time

Posted on December 4, 2008 by Barbara

I know it’s starting to look white out, but “green” is a mindset we can have all the time. It might take a little effort and research, though. A web site mentioned during a morning news show recently is green.yahoo.com. … Continue reading →

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