Author Archives: Diana

About Diana

Diana is the Reference & Instructional Technology Librarian at UW-Whitewater. She can introduce you to a variety of technology to help improve your teaching, learning, research, and professional development. Ask her about Zotero, tea, or technology. She is the liaison librarian to the departments of Psychology and Social Work.

Featured Resource & T3: Citation Managers

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Diana

For many students, creating and editing citation lists are the dreaded last tasks of a writing project. Have you decided to improve the way you manage your research citations? Librarians can help you set up a system that turns them … Continue reading →

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T3: Printing from Laptops

Posted on October 16, 2014 by Diana

Did you know that you can print remotely from your laptop to any of the General Access lab printers (including the printers in Andersen Library)? The process is quick and easy to install the necessary software on your computer. Follow … Continue reading →

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T3: Lynda.com

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Diana

Do you have questions about Excel, Access, SPSS, or other software? Want to learn the finer points of Photoshop or digital animation? UW-Whitewater has a subscription to Lynda.com, a clearinghouse of professional video tutorials for all types of software. Lynda.com … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – August 12, 2014

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Diana

The Love of Beer by Alison Grayson HD6073.L62 N77 2012 New Arrivals, 2nd floor It’s still summertime and I hope you are able to relax and enjoy the rest of August before the Fall Semester. If your relaxation includes fermented … Continue reading →

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T3: Note-taking and Your Digital Life

Posted on July 3, 2014 by Diana

Do you have notes for classes, papers, or lesson plans written on loose sheets of paper, typed up in Microsoft Word files on your laptop, and written down in a notebook you can’t find at the moment? Do you have … Continue reading →

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T3: Social Media and Your Digital Life

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Diana

One of the ways most people end up sharing aspects of their life online is through the use of social media accounts such as Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. This post assumes that you already know the basics of using your … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – May 27, 2014

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Diana

New Earrings: 500+ Designs from Around the World by Nicolas Estrada NK7423.5 .E8713 2013 New Arrivals, 2nd floor Do you make jewelry or like looking at metalwork, gemstones, or glass art? Now that summer is here perhaps you will have … Continue reading →

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T3: Online Storage and Your Digital Life

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Diana

If you have started to manage your digital life and craft an overall plan for maintaining your important digital stuff, it helps to have a place or places to store your digital files. This location could be on your personal … Continue reading →

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Friday Fun: Writer’s Block

Posted on May 9, 2014 by Diana

Are you currently plagued by writer’s block? Reading this journal article may help. Writer’s Block Article

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T3: Passwords and Your Digital Life

Posted on May 8, 2014 by Diana

Passwords! There are so many passwords, PINS, and other security steps we have to juggle when doing almost anything online. Even though these can be painful to manage, it is really important to use strong, secure passwords that people (or … Continue reading →

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