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.

New Stuff Tuesday — May 21, 2019

Posted on May 21, 2019 by Naomi Schemm

World of Birds by Robert Hunter E Hun New Arrivals Island, 2nd Floor Blame it on tech-enabled everything these days, but it seems to me that picture books for the younger set are getting ever more techie and interactive. I’m … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday — April 9, 2019

Posted on April 9, 2019 by Naomi Schemm

The Skies Above My Eyes by Charlotte Guillain E Gui New Arrivals Island, 2nd Floor A playful, colorful, yet educational introduction to a wide variety of “things” that exist in the skies above all of us! From lightning rods and … Continue reading →

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GeoCache for College CASH!

Posted on April 2, 2019 by Naomi Schemm

Who likes cash? (Me!) Or over $250 in donated local prizes? Money Smart Week’s headliner event is today: GeoCache for College Cash! You’ve probably heard of Geocaching — using an app on your phone to do a mobile scavenger hunt … Continue reading →

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Cooking on a Dime

Posted on April 1, 2019 by Naomi Schemm

Are you sick of dorm food? (who isn’t?) In your own kitchen for the first time, and needing inspiration? Struggling to make healthy dining choices that don’t blow up your budget? We can help! Money Smart Week kicks off today … Continue reading →

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Money Smart Week 2019 is coming!

Posted on March 19, 2019 by Naomi Schemm

I know, nothing’s on your mind right now but getting through midterms and getting to spring break…. But how’s your wallet going to make it through that spring break adventure?!? #reallife #adulting If your finances could use a little bit … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday — March 12, 2019

Posted on March 12, 2019 by Naomi Schemm

A short history of drunkenness: How, why, where, and when humankind has gotten merry from the Stone Age to the present By Mark Forsyth 2nd floor, New Arrivals, HV 5020.F67 2017 With the famously sodden holiday of St. Patrick’s day … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday — Jan. 15, 2019

Posted on January 15, 2019 by Naomi Schemm

Vincent Van Gogh and the Colors of the Wind by Chiara Lossani, illus. by Octavia Monaco E Los New Arrivals Island, 2nd Floor I learned a lot from reading this delightful, colorful tribute to the painter. Despite my initial doubt … Continue reading →

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“Snowy Woods,” The Ten Commandments, and Freud’s Ego & Id

Posted on January 4, 2019 by Naomi Schemm

What do Robert Frost’s “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening,” the Cecil B. DeMille classic early silent film The Ten Commandments, and Sigmund Freud’s The Ego and the Id all have in common? They were all published or released in … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday — Nov. 27, 2018

Posted on November 27, 2018 by Naomi Schemm

DIY circus lab for kids: A family-friendly guide for juggling, balancing, clowning and show-making by Jackie Leigh Davis 791.3 Dav New Arrivals Island, 2nd Floor This book makes me want to be a 10-year-old again with lots of spare time, … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday — Oct. 16, 2018

Posted on October 16, 2018 by Naomi Schemm

Aerial Geology by Mary Caperton Morton QE71 .M67 2017 New Arrivals Island, 2nd Floor This book is simply beautiful and a wonderful getaway from ordinary life! Short of getting my own pilot’s license (unlikely) or winning the lottery (impossible as I … Continue reading →

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