Author Archives: Carol

eBooks are eVerywhere

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Carol

Although Andersen Library has offered a variety of ebook collections for many years, this year we are finally launching into the ebook orbit in earnest. EBSCO eBook Collections In July, we began a subscription to EBSCO’s eBook Academic Collection which … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday — September 10, 2013

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Carol

The End of Night: Searching for Natural Darkness in an Age of Artificial Light by Paul Bogard TD195.L52 B64 2013 New Arrivals, 2nd floor During my teenage years in the Chicago suburbs, nights took on a perpetual orange glow as … Continue reading →

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EBSCO Upgrades

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Carol

As of July 1, there are a number of database changes within the EBSCO suite of databases. We’ve subscribed to six Source databases that will add hundreds of full-text titles to our repertoire. The Source databases also replace many of … Continue reading →

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Scanning in a flash

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Carol

The Library has just installed a BookScan Station across from the Reference Desk. By using the handy touch screen monitor, it takes just moments to scan pages from a book. The special book edge scanner bed saves wear and tear … Continue reading →

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Research in African American Studies

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Carol

February is Black History Month and the Library has many resources to support research on African-American culture and life. Here are a few specialized sources for your research. African American Biographical Database The African American Biographical Database contains biographical sketches … Continue reading →

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The Library Honors Veterans

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Carol

On November 11, we celebrate Veterans Day. President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed the Armistice Day holiday in 1919, on the first anniversary of the armistice that ended World War I (at the time it was called the “Great War”). In 1938, … Continue reading →

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Historic Aerial Photos of Wisconsin

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Carol

The Wisconsin Historic Aerial Image Finder allows users to experience Wisconsin from the air as it looked in the late 1930s. The web site provides provides free online access to over 38,000 aerial photographs of Wisconsin that were taken from … Continue reading →

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The Library – It’s Your Bag, Baby!

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Carol

When mid-semester arrives, you know it’s time to hit the books and get your coursework under control. Andersen Library provides students with just the environment they need to get their work done. The Best Study Spaces Being around other students … Continue reading →

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Andersen Library’s Relaxathon

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Carol

Andersen Library is busting stress this semester with a weeklong Relaxathon. The week will feature events aimed to lower the stress level of Whitewater students during the time leading up to exams. All activities will be held on the main … Continue reading →

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Remote control library

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Carol

Jack Frost is already tapping on the window panes — and Winterim is just around the corner. Cold, snowy weather can pose problems for getting to campus. And since many Winterim classes are taught online, you might be planning to … Continue reading →

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