Category Archives: around the library

The Big Read book giveaway!

Posted on September 20, 2013 by Rebecca

Stop by Andersen Library for The Big Read’s Spark Reading! Free Book Giveaway on September 23, beginning at 8:00am. Free copies of Fahrenheit 451 (English or Spanish), and various other items relating to Ray Bradbury and The Big Read will … Continue reading →

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Caribbean Immigrants and Latino Identities

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Martha

On September 24, Francisco A. Scarano will be giving a lecture on “Caribbean Immigrants and Latino Identities” in the UC. Whether or not you are able to attend the event, you might be interested in getting more familiar with the Caribbean, immigration, Latino identies, or some combination thereof. This is where Andersen Library can help you out. Continue reading →

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Andersen Library Hours Aug 27-Sept 8

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Barbara

Andersen Library is open from 8am until 4:30pm Tues.-Fri. (Aug. 27-30). Then the Library closes for the long Labor Day weekend (Sat-Mon), but the article databases, library catalog, and Ask a Librarian chat service will be available. The Library will … Continue reading →

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Book Sale – September 2013

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Martha

New books for the book sale will be here until the end of September and sell for the low, low price of $1 each. This time around we’re focusing on history, literature and psychology. Continue reading →

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Construction Around Andersen Building

Posted on August 26, 2013 by Diana

During the fall 2013 semester, a construction project on the north side of the Andersen Library building will block access to several entrances to the Andersen Library building. This includes entrance number 3, which is the usual way patrons access … Continue reading →

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Friday Fun: Librarians Do Gaga (video)

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Barbara

Oh, those wacky librarians. Here are some librarians, library school graduates and library school faculty touting the library catalog while getting their Lady Gaga on. Of course, the library catalog is a useful tool, for finding books, videos, video games, … Continue reading →

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Andersen Library @ Orientation Week Events!

Posted on August 22, 2013 by Barbara

Welcome (back) to UWW! Come see us at various Orientation Week events! Here’s where we’ll be: Mon., Aug 26, 9:30-10:30am: Involvement Opportunity Fair for UWW employees (Kachel Center) Mon., Aug 26, 1-2pm: Library Services & Online Resources for UWW faculty … Continue reading →

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4 Copy Editors Killed In Ongoing AP Style, Chicago Manual Gang Violence

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Martha

4 Copy Editors Killed In Ongoing AP Style, Chicago Manual Gang Violence Continue reading →

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Books by Mo Yan

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Martha

The author Mo Yan (which in Chinese means “Don’t Speak”), winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature 2012, is well-known in his birthplace, China, and worldwide. Of his over 20 works, he is best known in China and the United States for his book Red Sorguhm which was made into a Chinese movie of the same name. Continue reading →

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Goodbye to Kyle

Posted on August 7, 2013 by Barbara

Kyle Naff, Reference & Instruction librarian and liaison to the College of Business and Economics, has left Andersen Library to go back to school for his MBA at UW-Madison. Wednesday, August 7th, was his last day. We celebrated his seven … Continue reading →

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