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.

Carnivorous Plants presentation

Posted on April 18, 2008 by Barbara

Terre Golembiewski, Laboratory Manager, Biological Sciences, will talk about “Carnivorous Plants: Wonders of the Natural World” on April 21st at 3 pm, the last spring 2008 Fairhaven Lecture. It’s open to everyone at Fairhaven Retirement Community’s Fellowship Hall (435 West … Continue reading →

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Earth Day (April 22)

Posted on April 17, 2008 by Barbara

Every April 22nd we celebrate Earth Day. Information about UWW’s Earth Day conference on April 22nd and other campus events is online. The federal government’s earthday.gov web site has suggestions for things you can do at home, at work or … Continue reading →

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National Poetry Month (April)

Posted on April 16, 2008 by Barbara

How do you celebrate National Poetry Month? Well, read poetry! Also, on April 17th, carry a poem in your pocket. Seriously. It seems that April 17th is the first national Poem In Your Pocket Day. Carry a poem with you … Continue reading →

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Drop in! Apr. 16 @10 am

Posted on April 14, 2008 by Barbara

Martha Stephenson, Reference & Instruction Librarian, will host a drop-in session on April 16th at 10am in the BI (instruction) lab–ask at the Reference Desk for directions. So drop in! Get whatever library-related questions you have answered, such as “How … Continue reading →

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BOOK SALE!

Posted on April 10, 2008 by Barbara

It’s time for the annual Library Book Sale, sponsored by the Friends of the University Library! April 14–17, 2008 (Monday – Thursday) University Library Lobby Mon. April 14: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm (pre-sale for UWW faculty, staff, students & … Continue reading →

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United Nations data to go

Posted on April 9, 2008 by Barbara

An earlier blog entry mentioned several United Nations statistical databases…now the UN is trying to make data easier to find! Announcing UNdata, the one-stop search box for several UN statistical databases at once. The University Library is a federal depository … Continue reading →

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FDA has new home page

Posted on April 3, 2008 by Barbara

The Food and Drug Administration has redone its home page, and it looks good! They have made an effort to listen to their users and make the page understandable. The navigation aids are at the top right: a search box … Continue reading →

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Robert Putnam @UWW Apr.7

Posted on April 2, 2008 by Barbara

Robert Putnam will lecture on “Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community” on Monday, April 7th, at 7 p.m. in the Young Auditorium. Several of his books are available in the University Library, including Bowling alone: the collapse … Continue reading →

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Search inside: Google Book Search

Posted on March 31, 2008 by Barbara

Google Book Search lets you search inside the contents of books, which can help you identify books very relevant to research you’re doing. The advanced search option lets you search for specific titles, authors, publishers, etc. Even if the University … Continue reading →

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Library Hours for Spring Break

Posted on March 21, 2008 by Barbara

Please note the University Library’s Spring Break hours: We close at 4:30pm on Fri., Mar. 21st We are closed over the weekend of Mar. 22-23 We are open 8am-4:30pm for the week Mar. 24-28 We are closed Sat. Mar. 29th … Continue reading →

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