Author Archives: Naomi Schemm

About Naomi Schemm

Naomi is a Reference & Instruction Librarian for the College of Business & Economics at Univ. of Wisconsin-Whitewater. While not helping students and faculty with their research, she enjoys singing, ballroom dancing, crafting, and cooking.

Student Book Club!

Posted on March 5, 2021 by Naomi Schemm

Want some just-for-fun reading to take a break from school? Like to talk about books? Then come join our student book club! Discussion meetings will be Tuesday, April 6, 13, and 27, at 2-3:00, via Webex. Sign up to join … Continue reading →

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Personal Cyber Security speaker, Feb. 23 at 5:30

Posted on February 12, 2021 by Naomi Schemm

Stealing your credit card number when you’re shopping online… phishing attacks for your password… too-good-to-be-true prize wins… identity theft…. You may think you’re too smart to fall victim to these schemes. But according to multiple cybersecurity organizations, “…students are frequently … Continue reading →

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Dinosaur! (New Stuff Tuesday)

Posted on February 2, 2021 by Naomi Schemm

Plus snakes, reptiles, mammals and all kinds of other cool critters of the Triassic, Jurassic, Cretaceous, and more. The incredibly detailed CG-illustrations alone makes this one neat book! Each two-page spread is dominated by the colorful illustration, labeled with unique … Continue reading →

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From the desk of Chancellor Dwight C. Watson – Midnight Sun, by Stephanie Meyer

Posted on December 23, 2020 by Naomi Schemm

One in a series of reviews contributed by Chancellor Dwight C. Watson Midnight Sun by Stephanie Meyer Before I provide a review of Midnight Sun, it is best to give an overview of the Twilight series. These synopses are about … Continue reading →

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Little Women (New Stuff Tuesdays)

Posted on December 22, 2020 by Naomi Schemm

Since I saw this DVD version of the 2019 movie appear on the New Arrivals shelf, I knew I had to watch it, and how convenient that I can also review it for our devoted blog readers (both of you … Continue reading →

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Make an Autumn Glow candle!

Posted on November 13, 2020 by Naomi Schemm

It’s getting dark outside early now… and cold… and now that classes are all remote after 11/20, you’re probably spending a lot more time in your dorm room…. Sounds like you need a handmade craft to brighten up that dorm … Continue reading →

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The Librarian of Auschwitz (New Stuff Tuesdays)

Posted on November 10, 2020 by Naomi Schemm

Most everyone knows by know the horrible story of Auschwitz and the Holocaust, and in this trying year of 2020, one can be forgiven for passing by a story about that depressing time period in our recent past! But (being … Continue reading →

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Happy Hauntings in the Library!

Posted on October 21, 2020 by Naomi Schemm

Need some Halloween fun this year? Come to the library on Wednesday and Thursday before, Oct. 28th and 29th, to get in the spooky spirit! 11a.m. to 4p.m. both days. All activities will be come-and-go throughout the time, to allow … Continue reading →

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My Penguin Year (New Stuff Tuesdays)

Posted on September 29, 2020 by Naomi Schemm

The pictures in this book caught my interest, but the darn good story drew me in! The author, Lindsay McCrae, was the director of photography on the BBC Studios show Dynasties: Emperors (you can see a preview below). He lived … Continue reading →

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Long Way Round (New Stuff Tuesdays)

Posted on May 26, 2020 by Naomi Schemm

John Hildebrand is an award wining writer who earned his M.F.A at the University of Alaska. Specializing in nonfiction, American Literature and short stories, Hildebrand has made moves in creating a profile dedicated to writing, nature and the histories of … Continue reading →

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