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.

Library open for summer business

Posted on May 30, 2008 by Barbara

Yes, we’re open! The west-side Library building entrances are closed off for work being done on the mall all summer, but we’re still here for you so c’mon in! Following the red arrow on the map above, enter from the … Continue reading →

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May is Nat’l Bike Month

Posted on May 26, 2008 by Barbara

May is National Bike Month. Across the U.S. more than 43 million people enjoy riding their bikes. However, most of us still drive to work, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey. Maybe the gas prices will change that … Continue reading →

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Saying things nicely

Posted on May 23, 2008 by Barbara

Have you ever struggled to say something and wanted to put it nicely? Or, have you ever wondered about the euphemisms you’ve heard? Well, R.W. Holder’s How not to say what you mean : a dictionary of euphemisms (2nd-floor Reference … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day information

Posted on May 22, 2008 by Barbara

We observe Memorial Day on May 26th. Although a Gallup Poll has shown that very few of us (28%) actually know what this day is about, it really isn’t just a day off from work and school! The U.S. Dept. … Continue reading →

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Stay in touch with Whitewater

Posted on May 16, 2008 by Barbara

Congratulations to all UWW graduating students! …and so long for now to all the students who are not going to be on campus again until fall. Want to keep up with the goings-on in the City of Whitewater this summer? … Continue reading →

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GovGab: government blog for consumers

Posted on May 14, 2008 by Barbara

GovGab may be the blog for you if you are looking for consumer advice from the federal government, such as help selecting a good auto repair shop or a day care, how to get off all those catalog mailing lists, … Continue reading →

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Spring Exam Hours

Posted on May 9, 2008 by Barbara

The Library will have extended hours for exams (and free coffee when the Food for Thought Cafe is closed): Sat. May 10: 9am-10pm Sun. May 11: 9am-2am Mon.-Thurs. May 12-15: 6am-2am Fri. May 16: 6am-10pm Sat. May 17: 9am-10pm Sun. … Continue reading →

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Résumé help

Posted on May 8, 2008 by Barbara

OK, I know you’re all busy preparing for exams and finishing papers…but if you also are looking for work you may need to prepare a stunning & effective résumé. Your University Library has some material that may help: Search the … Continue reading →

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Meet Library Director candidate Myrna McCallister

Posted on May 7, 2008 by Barbara

This week we will be interviewing 2 candidates for Library Director. On Wednesday May 7th we will meet Myrna McCallister. You are welcome to come to the campus open session at 3pm in University Center 275A.

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Meet Library Director candidate Laurene Zaporozhetz

Posted on May 5, 2008 by Barbara

This week we will be interviewing 2 candidates for Library Director. On Monday we will meet Laurene Zaporozhetz. You are welcome to come to the campus open session at 3pm in University Center 275B.

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